Generational wisdom, lessons from my parents. Prioritizing and spending quality time with family is what life is all about so how do we prioritize and fight against such a fast paced world? My parents have always had the answers.

Strategies for Managing Emotional Overload for Empaths   Empathy and empathic are a part of our everyday language these days, but how much do we know? How often do you consider what it means to be an empath or the difference between being an empath and being empathic? An empath is an individual characterized by enhanced sensitivity, someone experiencing their own emotions and those of others on a profound level. This exceptional quality can serve as an invaluable asset and an extreme vulnerability. Nearly everyone can show empathy, but not everyone is an empath. The capacity to comprehend the unspoken and to empathize with others on a profound level enables individuals to feel acknowledged and understood. Ironically, empaths often find themselves experiencing more distress than the individuals directly undergoing hurt or pain. Being an Empath can be Overwhelming…

Unveiling Humanity’s Triumph: Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl Parade Tragedy Unearths Acts of Collective Compassion Amidst Adversity   By Carron Montgomery, LPC, RPT, Trauma Specialist Preface: The following is only my experience and my thoughts as a professional in the mental health space. Please understand that traumatic events are not a one-size-fits-all-all experience. I discourage anyone from comparing their journey to mine or any other person dealing with this the fall out from the Kansas City Super Bowl Parade. It is essential to validate and acknowledge that those who have a child who was physically or emotionally injured, directly witnessed this event, or lost a loved one. Everyone involved will have a different journey and set of challenges they are left grappling with and trying to make sense of. For the victims of this tragic event, it…

Uniting in the Face of Tragedy: Building Stronger Connections with Our Children and Community   KC Strong In the Wake of Tragedy, We Find Community Always hold onto hope. Hope gives us so much to live for, to hold out for, to hold onto. “The thing about kindness is that we rarely realize the impact it has on someone that truly needs it. It’s not difficult to be kind, yet to some people the world feels so cruel. So be kind to your family, be kind to your friends, be kind to the person who takes your coffee order, the bus driver, and so on. You’ve got a lot of kindness in you, and you never know who needs it most.”  -Charlotte Freeman My three children are each reacting differently to recent events, but fear, anger, confusion, and sadness…

As parents, we often find ourselves wishing we could change the world for our children. Even in small ways, stop them from making what we know will be a mistake, prevent them from getting hurt, and heal their hearts after that first breakup. It’s easier when they are little; a kiss can stop the sting of a boo-boo, but that same kiss doesn’t work for teens and tweens. As a mother of three, I understand how deeply this pain can impact us as parents, permeating every fiber of our being and making us wish that we could just snap our fingers and stop the pain.  Our role as parents, however, is to consider what’s best for our children without directly involving them in that moment. It’s essential to take a step back and gain perspective so we’re not…