Shefali D'Sa, LMFT, LPCC

Important article. If you are interested in therapy for your child or teen as they enter uncharted territory this fall, please feel free to contact me for more information. We're all in this together. https://edsource.org//schools-want-to-hire-more-co/637049

Great article on why in-person therapy is not the best option for clients AND therapists.

Some great tips as we navigate uncharted territory. Stay strong and give yourselves some grace <3

Good things to get you and your children through the days.

A really great quick read to help you and yours cope right now. Great ideas to implement. We’ll get through this. https://apple.news/AldgN5ErbQpy1IoVcT-PdoA

ICYMI this piece from EdSource looks at how California is lagging on supporting the mental health needs of children based on findings in the 2020 California Children’s Report Card. https://edsource.org//childrens-mental-health-a-cau/623070

A fun and cute way to teach kids about self-regulation. Love Cookie Monster too. Go Sesame Street! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=9PnbKL3wuH4

In light of the horrific shootings and loss of life in El Paso, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; and Chicago, Illinois this weekend, Healthy Children has provided a resourc...e for talking to children about these tragic events. Healthy Children suggests that it is better for children to hear about these events from trusted loved ones than inevitably hearing it from classmates or the media. This page includes resources for younger children, older children and teens, children on the ASD spectrum, and signs to look for that your child needs additional support. https://www.healthychildren.org//Talking-To-Children-About

Absolutely true. Harboring feelings can result in depression, anxiety, and/or somatic issues.

This was a great segment on Good Morning America yesterday showing the impact of parents being on screens while with their children. Children have a powerful sense of awareness. Attachment is built through mirroring and play. Parents being on screens has a powerful impact and can be detrimental in building attachment and an emotional relationship with your child. Put down your screens and be present with your children. You will see powerful effects. https://abcnews.go.com//parents-impact-screen-time-babies-

Absolutely. Doing chores around the house has multiple benefits - teaching responsibility, increasing self-efficacy, learning life skills, and more.

A fantastic article about therapy, how it works, and why it can work IF you let it. Authenticity is key. https://www.nytimes.com//lori-gottlieb-maybe-you-should-ta

Postpartum depression, which can happen to mothers within a few weeks to a few months after giving birth, is a terrifying illness and is often difficult to trea...t. Until now, there has not been any treatment specifically approved for postpartum depression. That’s why the news that the FDA has approved brexanolone is so important for the 1 in 9 women in the United States who experience symptoms of postpartum depression and their families. Read the NIMH Director’s thoughts on brexanolone, the first drug specifically approved to treat postpartum depression: http://bit.ly/2HwCRU4 See more