Our very own Anna Pirkl, M.A., MFT, ATR, LAADAC partnered with South Bay Families Connected to produce this short video to support parents in knowing how to support their kids through moments of worry or anxiety. South Bay Families Connected is an incredible online resource for parents, children and teens as well as an...
How to Take Equal and Balanced Responsibility
You might be finding yourself in relationship dynamics where you are being too accountable. If you are not sure what this means, take a moment and go back to the last post about this here. I’m going to be honest with you: making a shift in a long standing dynamic is not usually easy....
Your “Shy” Teenage Daughter is Amazing, So Why Doesn’t She Have the Friendships She Deserves?
Few people see the abilities, passions, and bright spots of a teenage girl as clearly as her parents. If only everyone else could appreciate them as you do! You’ve watched her grow up and you know all the charming origins of her quirks. Maybe she’s an introvert and always liked a good amount of...
What If You Are TOO Accountable?
It’s a thing: being too accountable. The concept of being responsible for your actions is a positive and empowering message communicated by good parents, respectable organizations, teachers, mental health professionals, leaders with integrity and many others. And it should be. It is an important skill: to know how to be accountable. Knowing how to...