Content from Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As parents, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions and reactions, especially when our kids come barreling through the door after school. You know the scene: backpacks tossed…
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In our last post, we talked about the importance of parenting from wise mind. Today, I want to share how we can get to that wise mind place. How do…
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One concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that I've found incredibly helpful is the idea of "States of Mind." And it's not as complicated as it sounds!In DBT, there are…
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Hi there, fellow parents! Ever have one of those long Sunday afternoons where everything feels a little too heavy? I recently found myself in just that kind of situation. My…
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As a parent, I understand how the journey can often be hard, and exhausting, and overwhelming. The laundry piles up, toys scatter across the living room, and sometimes, it seems…
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As I embark on the fourth post of my 30-day challenge, I realize that discussing the balance between acceptance and change is essential—a foundational concept not only in Dialectical Behavior…
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It has been a long week. My little boy had a little boy. Ah, well, I guess he’s not so little anymore… As a proud local grandma, I’ve been full-time…
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As a parent, the challenges of raising school-aged children can sometimes stir up emotions deeply rooted in your own childhood experiences. You enter parenthood with the desire to provide a…
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Parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, both for you and your child. That's where the magic of validation comes in. When you take the time to acknowledge your child's…
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I love nature. Give me a blossoming tree in the spring or a brightly colored maple tree in autumn, and my heart expands, my feet want to dance, and I…
Full ArticleTwenty-nine years ago, I was a young mom with a spirited 4-year-old. He was such a wonderful kid—blonde, blue-eyed, and always willing to help... well, most of the time! One…
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