I celebrated my 40th birthday solo in saguaro country. The iconic cactus isn’t what we think it is. Neither are we.
Tag Archives: emotional regulation
How to Do Exposure Therapy With Your Kid at Home
Phobias are among the most treatable anxiety conditions. A step-by-step guide to the evidence-based approach that worked for my son. One evening, I walked past the bathroom and caught a strange sight out of the corner of my eye: One of my children, brushing his teeth in the dark, crouched on the floor with hisContinue reading “How to Do Exposure Therapy With Your Kid at Home “
Come Snoop In My Brain Space
Fall’s fading light brings our inner worlds into focus. Here’s a peek at four ideas about mental health I can’t get out of my head.
38 Lessons for My 38th Birthday (Reader’s Version)
A big birthday list of lessons and advice inspired by books I read during my 38th year.
What I Do When I Feel Ashamed
How a research-backed technique can help you overcome out-of-control self-judgment
To Deal With Emotional Triggers On Your Own, Try The Five Whys
A DIY strategy for emotional excavation to support mental health and gain insight that you can use by yourself
I Signed Up For A Race And All I Got Was This Lousy Mood Boost
Why signing up for a canceled race is one of the best things I’ve done for my mental health.
The Power of Place for Emotional Regulation
How I’m using place as a way to regulate my nervous system. Plus book recommendations, including two novels with a strong sense of place and poems that will make you feel calm and connected.
Happiness Is An Inside Job — And An Outside One
What I learned from my new Google knowledge panel (It’s not what you think). Plus three great books to read right now — including one of the best ones I’ve read all year.
How To Talk To Your Little Kids About Hard Things
Life can be difficult. Knowing what to say to your child doesn’t have to be.