Notes from the practice.
Reflections on systemic therapy, parenting, and the inner lives of couples and families.
Finding an English or Spanish-speaking therapist in the Yvelines: why language is not a small detail
A clinical look at multilingual therapy, code-switching, emotional expression and choosing an English or Spanish-speaking therapist near Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
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Intercultural couples therapy: when the fight is not really about the dishes
A systemic look at intercultural couples, conflict, family expectations, language, emotional safety and expat stress near Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
International families near Saint-Germain-en-Laye: what changes when home moves countries?
A systemic look at expat families, adolescent stress, language and cultural transitions near Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Chatou and the Yvelines.
Finding balance through systemic family therapy in Chatou
What systemic family therapy actually is, what the American MFT and EFT research base says about how well it works, and what couples and families bring into the room in Chatou and the western Paris area.
Why we should stop blaming "inconsistent parenting" for those epic meltdowns (Part 1)
Many experts blame explosive behavior on inconsistent parenting, but strict consistency often fails and can even worsen epic meltdowns.
Why we should stop blaming "inconsistent parenting" for those epic meltdowns (Part 2)
Research shows epic meltdowns aren’t just from inconsistent parenting. Context, relationships and stress play bigger roles than simple discipline.
Sitting with suffering vs. the trap of problem-solving
When loved ones struggle, resist the urge to fix. Sit with their suffering, validate feelings and let solutions emerge naturally.
Beyond Behaviors: An innovative approach to challenging behavior
Presentation on #BeyondBehaviors exploring how brain and body respond to safety versus danger, offering a new lens on challenging behavior.
Dissociation
Trauma can appear in many forms. Janina Fisher explains how dissociation and personality disorders may stem from wounds in the attachment system.
Challenges of Isolation during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Isolation brings anxiety, restless kids and relationship strain. Reaching out and talking can lighten the load during the pandemic.