Navigating Difficult Relationships During the Holidays: Strategies for Healthy Boundaries and Joyful Gatherings
Rachel Flanagan Rachel Flanagan

Navigating Difficult Relationships During the Holidays: Strategies for Healthy Boundaries and Joyful Gatherings

Navigating Holiday Relationships with Ease

Family gatherings, holiday stress, and tricky dynamics—oh my! But this season doesn’t have to drain your energy.

In our latest blog post, we’re sharing practical strategies to help you:

  • Set thoughtful boundaries with confidence

  • Navigate tricky conversations with kindness (and a little humor!)

  • Find peace and joy, even in challenging situations

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Tips from a Mom-Therapist on Managing Emotions When Your Child Starts School
Rachel Flanagan Rachel Flanagan

Tips from a Mom-Therapist on Managing Emotions When Your Child Starts School

Tips from a Mom-Therapist on Managing Emotions When Your Child Starts School

As a therapist who works with moms and as a mom of my own new kindergartner, this late summer was increasingly focused on the complex emotions that accompany your child starting a new level in school.As a therapist who works with moms and as a mom of my own new kindergartner, this late summer was increasingly focused on the complex emotions that accompany your child starting a new level in school.

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10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Postpartum Self
Rachel Flanagan Rachel Flanagan

10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Postpartum Self

Navigating the postpartum period can be both beautiful and challenging. The transition into motherhood comes with its own set of joys and struggles. Looking back, there are many things I wish I could have told my postpartum self to make the journey a bit smoother and kinder. Here are ten insights I wish I had known:

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How to Use a CBT Thought Record
Rachel Flanagan Rachel Flanagan

How to Use a CBT Thought Record

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. One of the key tools used in CBT is the Thought Record, a worksheet designed to help individuals identify and challenge their negative thoughts. In this blog post, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use a Cognitive Behavioral Thought Record.

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