Jennifer Vobis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

10/08/2024

Connecting, talking, playing, a healthy home, and community…

03/14/2024

Holding different emotions at the same time is something that may not feel natural, however it is perfectly acceptable. Extreme thinking one way or the other works against our well-being. Acknowledging conflicting emotions can bring resolution. Practicing acceptance of both feelings during minor situations may be helpful when bigger circumstances arise. Be easy on yourself. Remember, two things can both be true at the same time.

01/30/2021

What we resist, persists - Carl Jung

Acceptance is not a new concept, but can be challenging for some. Acceptance is important because it’s a fundamental component of resilience; how we cope and overcome difficulties or challenges in our lives.

This article does a wonderful job of explaining how to practice not only acceptance, but additional skills that can strengthen our resilience.

What can we do when everything seems out of control? Rather than resist or avoid these feelings, we can learn to accept ambiguity, take care of ourselves, and figure out the kind of life we most wa…

01/30/2021

12/20/2020

I am not into New Year resolutions, but I love this idea of a family plan. Exercises like this one help develop a growth mindset. Something important for our families and children.

How was your 2020? Raise your hand if it brought challenges, disappointments, and has just been…well, very hard 😔.
This year wasn’t exactly what we expected BUT we can help our kids (and ourselves!) look back at what happened with gratitude, set some family goals for the new year, and step into 2021 with confidence.
Let us know if you want the link to the 2021 New Year Goal-Setting Kits and which version: for ages 4-10 or 11+.
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The kits come with inspiring activities to bring your family closer and teach your children valuable skills!

➡️Two sets are available: ages 4-10 and 11+
➡️These kits are digital and you can print multiple copies

03/16/2020

Mental hygiene is as important as washing our hands. We also have to disinfect our thoughts.