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"I'm so sorry. You're not alone. We love you." Most people are not taught what to say let alone how to support our children when they suffer any kind of loss or disappointment. Many of the tropes of the past included phrases that are the opposite of supportive like "It could be worse" or "Everything happens for a reason." While the person making these statements often has the best intentions, the person who is suffering is most likely unable to see things that way. You can th

We are social creatures. Since the beginning of mankind, societies have existed as groups of people for both physical and emotional survival. We are hardwired to connect with each other. Although it is easier to connect with people because of advancements in technology, air travel and highways, studies continue to show rises in loneliness. A web-based survey found that out of 55,000 people, 40% of people aged 16 to 24 years reported loneliness as compared to 27% of people o

Nobody wants to feel anxious. Especially kids. But by shifting our view of anxiety from one of a friend that we didn't expect (or want to drop by) instead of a boogie man that only grows the more we fear it, we can help them learn to cope with their nervousness until it eventually goes away. Much like the intrusive neighbor, anxiety sometimes shows up unexpectedly and usually doesn't go away until he causes a lot of discomfort. The goal in most therapies is not to eradicate a