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My Journey to Understanding
I began this journey to understand sensory processing disorder as a grandmother and mother. My grandson has what he calls sensory issues. I am a clinical therapist who specializes in children’s therapy. Most of my clients are on the spectrum, have attachment disorders, and/ or complex trauma. What I have seen in all these children…
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Reentry or Acceptance: Is moving forward after loss about reentry or acceptance?
It has been five years since Scott’s mother was killed, and two years since my spiritual mother passed, but the hole in my heart remains. I have accepted they are gone, yet I still struggle with how they left our lives with this hole, the gaps we had between visits, the calls, the letters, and…
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I think I am doing better. It has been about 9 months since my mom’s death.
I have been exercising, so I know I have lost a little weight and grown. I think I am doing better with my balance and strength. I can look my Nana in the eye, so I know I have grown. She does not like it when I get in her face and says, “My bubble-…
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Hidden Grief
Sorrow and Rage As we get older, we tend to look back a little more, sometimes bringing joy, comfort, or regret. Reflecting on the loss of life, dreams, or direction evokes a range of emotions. Recently, I’ve been filled with rage—a rage that overtakes me when something minor occurs, anger that turns ugly and frightens…
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Grieving Alone
On this cool summer morning, the weather is beginning to change, and the darkness creeps into the morning; I sit, thinking of life and its fragility. I think about the statement: “We never say I wish I had less time.” We as humans tend to believe our lives will go on forever, owed the next…
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Is it ADHD or Grief
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as related to grief? Is it related, and if it is, how is it exhibited? “I have a child who is hyper, aggressive, and out of control; I am not sure how to handle her. I know she was struggling at school, but I do not think anything…
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Is it a Meltdown?
I see many tantrums in the residential where I work. These tantrums are designed to receive something like a prize or attention, or to avoid something like a consequence. Children who have tantrums begin to “turn it up” when they cannot have the item or thing they want. They may begin throwing things and become…
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I’m so sad, all I do is cry
Depression in grief is one of the longest stages; unless you’re trapped in another stage, depression fluctuates, and many struggle to recognize it. Depression is a sincere, deep sadness. I like the saying: “It’s not you I miss; it’s me I miss without you.” With this deep sadness in the form of depression, it’s the…
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Reframing Your Thoughts
While there are multiple ways to reframe, some of the easiest are learning to ask yourself: Another way to look at the thinking error or thought that is causing your stress or struggles is to look at: There is always: Ashing yourself if this stuck point or thought will stand up in a court of…
Tips and Treasures for Families
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