by Theresa Herring, LMFT | May 22, 2017 | Adolescence, Parenthood, Parenting, Teens, Therapy
My job is super cool. I help people become the best versions of themselves, improve their romantic relationships, and enjoy family time. Mostly I do this through individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. But, once or twice a month, I also get to do...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | May 15, 2017 | Parenthood, Parenting, Self-care, Special Needs
To all the amazing moms out there who have kids with high needs, Your kid might not know to thank you or have the social awareness to make you a card, buy you a gift, or bring you breakfast in bed. Chances are Sunday felt like just another day. Another tough day. Your...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | May 8, 2017 | Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Parenthood, Parenting, Special Needs
Having a special needs kid is hard. Whether it is ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, or (fill in the blank), parenting a kid with high needs is overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve never hid in the pantry eating ice cream- maybe you crave another comfort food or go to a...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | May 1, 2017 | Mental Wellness, Parenthood, Parenting
Parenting a High Needs Kid Parents innately have expectations of what their life and family will look like when kids are added to the mix. Pregnancy is a period of heightened anticipation. It ranges from excitement to terror to “I just want the baby to come already!”...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Apr 3, 2017 | Counseling, Mental Wellness, Parenthood, Parenting
Parenting and Conflict Resolution Parenting is hard. Conflict is inevitable and resolving it can be challenging. Because kids’ brains are still developing, they don’t always have access to higher intellectual functioning skills like critical thinking, problem solving,...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Dec 3, 2016 | Adolescence, Counseling, Mental Wellness, Parenthood, Parenting, Teens
Parenting teens is a challenge. I don’t think any parent, teacher, or therapist is going to tell you otherwise. That being said, there are ways in which you can effectively communicate with your teenager. It just requires you to do something a little different in...
