04/17/2026
🌊 “Riding the wave” is a common expression, especially in therapy speak. As both a parent and a therapist who works with parents, though, I know that this is a little more complicated when it comes to dealing with everyday crises.
In order to co-regulate our children, we need to regulate ourselves, but we’re often triggered by the behaviors we need to stay calm through. The demands are often overwhelming, and the waves aren’t isolated events—they’re compounding.
And yet, small changes in our regulation capacity can make meaningful differences.
This is where therapy work comes in: I might not be able to stop the waves from coming, but I can help you build capacity to withstand them. I can witness your struggle, celebrate your resilience, and we can practice riding waves together in the safety of the therapeutic relationship.
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I'd love to hear from other clinicians: How do you work with the wave metaphor in your practice? What adaptations have you found helpful for parents navigating complex trauma and co-regulation challenges?
