Santa Fe psychotherapist working with teens
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Winter 2024 Psychedelic Studies Course Offering

THE PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE: TRANSCENDENT PERSONAL GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION
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How to limit screen time with children

Here is an example of using incentive and reinforcement rather than punishment to limit screen time. Place chores on cards or popsicle sticks. Each chore "earns" a certain amount of screen time. For instance: Emptying dishwasher (10…
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Consequences vs. Punishment

I think this article applies to parents of children as well as parents of adolescents and teens. Punishment doesn't work, especially time-outs, which fails to give your child the ability to find a way to express what he/she needs, nor knowledge…
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Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) - Factors affecting PTSD symptoms

Check out this excellent infographic posted and shared from the ACEs study. Adverse Childhood Experiences are a key factor in PTSD symptoms. I often tell my clients there is large "T" trauma and small "t" trauma. ACEs increase the likelihood…
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PBS - Books about adoption for children and teens

PBS put out a list of books about adoption for children and teens. I love PBS. I also really love the activities in Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, by Margaret Blaustein and Kristin Kinniburgh.  
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Mindsight = Resilience, Reflection, Relationships

Dan Siegel in his TED talk speaks about Mindsight, the use of interpersonal neurobiology, or the relationships we have with others, and how we, as individuals, take in our experience of others (reflection), as the basis of resilience. Although…