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Transformational Psychotherapy: Eliminating Symptoms at the Root

I have spent a great deal of time over the past few years honing my transformational therapy skills, learning how to leverage the power of memory reconsolidation (i.e., powerfully and durably unlearning implicit memories) to provide deep healing for my clients. I had the privilege of introducing this way of working with some of my colleagues recently - check out the slideshow I created!

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Screens & Self-Regulation

In the face of our young children's big feelings and difficulty navigating transitions, many parents find themselves relying more heavily on screen time than they feel comfortable with. How can we recalibrate when we feel at the mercy of our children's (developmentally normal) whims and whines? Don't worry - it's never too late to turn things around! Check out this presentation for answers to these and other questions!

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Yes, and! Improvisation and therapy

“Life is an improvisation. If we’re lucky, a long one.” -Patricia Madsen

The improvisational stance is not just a practice for creating art, but also a way of life. I’ve applied it in workshops for parents, educators, and therapists - check out this workshop I created for a group psychotherapy practice and play along!

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Observe > Judge: Speaking Mindfully to Children in the Classroom

Preschool is about more than snack time, singing Old MacDonald, and learning the ABCs. In fact, done properly, early childhood education can be the single best investment in a child’s future and society at large. The element that makes the biggest difference? Social-emotional learning, delivered by respectful, robust teachers. Find out more about how I coach teachers in this approach in this presentation!

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