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Activating Your Village
They say it “takes a village” and we bet you’ve heard this phrase everywhere: in work settings, community spaces, and especially regarding raising children which is where the saying has its roots. [read more]
Introducing Your Village Journey
Hello from Your Village Journey! We are so glad you are here and we would like to warmly welcome you to our community. [read more]
The Reframe Game
Today we want to share a super helpful psych skill with you: Reframing (or, for parents, How to Get Your Kids to Do What You Want) [read more]
Smart Phones – The New Pacifier
The many problems associated with youth smart phone use is not new. In fact, you have probably heard many chastising messages about them (see the Surgeon General Warning here) and, if you are being completely honest, rolled your eyes to at least a few of them). As parents, we get it. The big, bad cell phone isn’t good for our kids (or for us!). [read more]
Radical Acceptance
At YVJ, we know that sometimes life throws us curveballs. Despite our best efforts and meticulous planning, life can get in the way – big time. What we do when it all falls apart matters – we can let the curveballs knock us out or find a way to persevere in spite of them. [read more]
How to Survive an Election Season
At YVJ we are well aware of the business and burdens of the fall season. This time of year can be extra challenging during election years – particularly presidential ones! [read more]
Freedom in the Frenzy of Fall
At YVJ, we love the Fall – apple picking, fall flavors, and everything pumpkin. That crisp New England chill in the air. A return to a familiar normalcy as the summer ends and families settle back into their routines. While there is so much to experience and enjoy, for many there can also come a sense of dread. For most families, while Fall may be fun, it can also be a hectic time with [read more]
Managing Back to School Stress
Speaking from the heart as both a mom and a clinical psychologist – transitions can be tough! We are here to help! [read more]
Being Enough
If you are anything like me, you do a lot for other people. We give time, energy, thought, worry and so much else to the people who are important to us. While I love taking care of others, it can also be exhausting. And despite my best efforts… I often find myself wondering if what I am doing is enough. [read more]
Curbing Sensory and Information Overload
Intentional brevity and conscious use of your time and resources guide this post. [read more]
Why Seek Therapy?
Psychotherapy is a very powerful and effective tool to address mental health conditions, symptoms or other persistent problems or concerns. [read more]
Help Your Kids Thrive – Not Just Survive – In the Car
A common hell for parents and kids alike is the dreaded road trip or long car ride. [read more]