Life Calibrations Counseling

The greatness of flexibility, adaptability, problem solving, and creativity! I found this so inspiring! We can’t choose what happens around us but we can choose how we will call upon our inner strength to respond. I know a lot of people who are digging deep right now to hold positive ground for their kids, their families, and themselves. Don’t hesitate to reach out I am here for you if you need some encouragement!

Took two days away from the office for the Northern California Association of Play Therapy Conference with the amazing play therapy expert Eliana Gil! had such a wonderful time connecting with my office mates and other play therapists. Learning a lot of fun new things. Coming back next week refreshed for more playful healing!

Another packed training in the new office! The California Society for Clinical Social Work district meeting had a great turn out with Ann Lieber and Dr. Shannon Cooper speaking about the diversity and the Relational Model of Counseling. So informational and so much great discussion amongst students, interns, and licensed clinicians. Thanks to all who came out and contributed!

In Target the other day I was picking up a few quick things. My mom happened to be with me as we were going to go to lunch too. I went through the bin for shower poofs and they didn’t have any white or plain colors. I made a simple off hand remark about dang no white, I like white and moved on. (It matches my bathroom; you get it ) A couple weeks later I met up again with my mom for lunch and shopping. She had these to give me. I saw some and I know you liked the white ones. she said. Simple. Sweet. Loving. Profoundly noticing. I was so touched. It is a powerful relationship building tool to simply say I see you, I hear you, I notice. Who in your life needs noticing? What way can you start your relationships on a better path by simple, sweet, loving, noticing gestures?

We had a great turnout of 28 folks for today’s Clinical Social Work Society District meeting! What a wonderful way to kick off using the new office as a training space! Huge thanks to Lyla Tyler who spoke about how to supporting talking about grief and loss with children using play therapy. What a gift to our community! Stay tuned for all the training opportunities to come! This is just the beginning!

Last year ended and the new year has started off with an amazing office transformation! So blessed to be in this new office space with amazing colleagues. Can’t wait to see what healing this space will help to provide to those who spend time here. Anyone is welcome to come and visit to check it out! Let me know if you want a tour! New address: 3406 American River Drive Suite D Sacramento, CA 95864

Finding a balance between resolutions for healthy challenge and growth and resolutions you make because you think you aren’t enough can be tricky. Instead of asking what do I want to change?, my resolution is to do mindset work each day to make sure I remember I am good enough how I am. Believing that gives me the strength to accept the challenges before me that help me grow. Let me know how I can help you with your mindset work and journey to good mental health in your life or for your children. Blessings to you in 2019!

I often find things for my therapy room at Zanzibar, such as my heart stones and singing bowl. I love that they are also so attuned with the healing effects and uses for their beautiful items. Worry stones are an easy way for adults and children to become aware of your anxiety symptoms and triggers. #zanzibartrading #worrystones

We as humans don’t thrive without meaningful connections to each other. Sometimes the first step in breaking out of the loneliness and isolation is a meaningful relationship with a therapist. It looks like so many are feeling the same way so no shame no stigma just connection and support that can help you live your best life.

For those of you who have taken a training in Nurtured Heart Approach these two amazing women are offering a follow up workshop to help further and refocus your skills. Check it out! AND if you don’t know what Nurtured Heart is yet add a comment and I can send you some info!

I’ll be sharing an introduction about the Nurtured Heart Approach and presenting how to bring it into the play room at our next Association of Play Therapy chapter Meeting. If you haven’t been before this is a wonderful group to come and network with other clinicians doing engaging work with children. You don’t have to be a member or Registered Play Therapist to attend. All learning levels are welcome. If anyone is around June 23rd come check it out!

This is right on Jon Page! A beautiful way of expressing unconditional love and holding positive space for those around you

Dr. Dan Siegel is 100% right! When kids feeling heard, validated, and helped to understand their feelings makes all the difference. Even as an adult I am still learning to be specific. Like the difference between feeling urgent and getting anxious! My favorite feelings tools are Kimochis Check them out at www.kimochis.com and message me if you want tips on how I use them in my playroom!