In February 2023, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody School sent an email to students in the wake of a shooting at Michigan State that killed three people. The email was meant to reassure students... Read more »
Do you ever catch yourself thinking and worrying in circles, unable to shut off your brain? If you have ADHD, this scenario might feel all too familiar. Many people with attention deficit... Read more »
If you’ve been following the blog, you know how we feel about vacation days (hint: we like them). Thinking about how taking vacation days should not be controversial has us considering a... Read more »
When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially when they’re tired and/or... Read more »
It’s tempting for a Philosophical Counselor to use the Socratic Method. After all, it was Socrates who set so many of us on the quest to live the examined life. As it... Read more »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future faster than any previous generation has experienced. For teens growing up in this rapidly evolving landscape, the future of work can feel confusing and even... Read more »
As a psychotherapist and daughter who has walked this difficult path, I understand the complex emotions that arise when caring for an aging or ill parent. The exhaustion that seeps into your... Read more »
If you search the word “boundary” online and scan the image results, you’re likely to find stark visual metaphors: a red “X,” a raised palm, a fence, or someone turned away from... Read more »
Emily Mitchell isn’t your typical wellness coach. The former elementary school teacher from Corpus Christi, Texas, speaks with the measured cadence of someone who’s learned to choose her words carefully. She teaches... Read more »
Over 30 years ago, I first learned to pay attention to the space between my thoughts. It was in a book by a Tibetan Buddhist teacher. (Sad to say, I’ve forgotten his... Read more »