ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy

07/06/2026

Good Day All and Happy Monday!

Whether your Fourth of July was filled with celebration, travel, laughter, people you love... or moments of grief, tension, loneliness, work, or simply not enough rest... Be mindful of what you need.

Today's weather isn't exactly pleasant or gentle.

The rain is steady, potentially heavy here in NY. The skies are gloomy and for some, the flash flood warnings may even bring a sense of uneasiness.

Sometimes the weather outside mirrors the weather within.

If that's true for you today, know this:

You don't have to match the intensity of the storm around you.

Instead, pause.

Take one slow breath in and exhale out. (make sure that exhalation is longer than your inhalation.)

Feel your feet on the floor.

Notice the support beneath you.

Slowly look around the room and gently remind yourself where you are.

Our nervous systems often respond to uncertainty by preparing us for danger—even when we're physically safe. When the world around us feels turbulent, our nervous systems often become turbulent too. Grounding isn't about pretending the storm isn't there. It's about finding steady ground beneath our feet while it passes - literally and figuratively. We can gently remind our minds and bodies that this present moment is one we can move through.

You don't have to figure out the entire week right now.

Just this next moment.

Storms eventually pass.

Until this one does, may you care for yourself with gentleness. May you stay safe, stay grounded, and remember that some of the most important work we do isn't visible.

Sometimes it's simply allowing our hearts, minds, and bodies to settle enough to receive the nourishment they need.

Wishing you moments of peace, spaciousness, and hope—even in the middle of the rain. 🌿

- 🩷 Lady Paisley (the unofficial mascot of ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy)

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07/02/2026

An important repost for those who take SSRIs, as we're experiencing record breaking heat in NY/NJ this week and are at risk of increased heat tolerance and dehydration - please care for your health. Everyone: stay cool & hydrated.

"As extreme heat waves hit the East Coast, public health experts warn that individuals taking common antidepressants—particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft, and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) such as Elavil—may face increased risks of heat intolerance and dehydration.

These medications can disrupt the body’s temperature regulation and sweating response, heightening the danger of heat exhaustion and potentially life-threatening heat stroke. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and muscle cramps. Health professionals advise users to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, wear loose clothing, and seek immediate help if symptoms arise. Awareness is critical to prevent severe heat-related illness among this vulnerable group."

https://www.nphic.org/news/news-highlights/2399-warning-to-antidepressant-users-as-heat-wave-temperatures-hit-100-degrees

A couple of other articles (they are a couple years old and yet, still relevant):

https://www.self.com/story/ssris-heat-intolerance

https://www.mypsychnetwork.com/impact-of-heat-on-psychiatric-medications/

Extreme heat can interfere with how the body metabolizes and responds to psychiatric medications, potentially leading to dangerous side effects.

07/01/2026

Part 6 of 6! (The longest of the 6)

As we wrap up this series on this last day of June, we want to thank you for having joined us! We hope this has been a helpful series.

This last part addresses grief, how to move through it and what to look for next. It's not a prescription for how to work through a child's disclosure (or unintentionally finding out) but one way to hold grief and what may be underneath it so you can respond in healthier ways rather than just reacting from it.

As it's been said, this series is being presented not to convince anyone of anything or to replace guidance from a pastor or spiritual leader (or to replace therapy), but as a support/food for thought as just one way to move through an area of life that many Christian parents find anxiety and unsureness in. Many also don't know who to talk to and if what they experience is "normal." This series is to help normalize the experience for you and your child.

Thank you again for watching and if this has been helpful to you, please feel free to share!

06/26/2026

Part 5 of 6 is here! And while Michelle is addressing parents, she wants to acknowledge that this is not JUST for parents. You might be a guardian, care-giver or an individual that this topic speaks to. Whoever you may be, the hope is that this is helpful to anyone that listens.

If you happen to be an individual where you want to disclose to your parents or loved ones or already have, it might be helpful to understand their reactions and what's behind some words or behaviors (some may not even fully know all that they are feeling or why they are behaving in the way that they are).

If you are a parent, guardian/care-giver, we hope that naming some emotions and experiences help to normalize or put into words some things you were unsure of or didn't know how to describe.

In this video Michelle continues to add a bit more depth to the emotions that may have been briefly named in past videos. The emotions that are talked about here are: defensiveness, anger, anxiety, sadness, grief, hope and while it's not necessarily an emotion, she addresses the spiritual tension many Christian parents experience.

This series is being presented not to convince you of anything or to replace guidance from your pastors and spiritual leaders but as food for thought and as just one way to move through an area of life that many Christian parents find anxiety and unsureness in. Many also don't know who to talk to and if what they experience is "normal." This is to help normalize the experience for both you and your child.

Please note that these thoughts are Michelle's alone and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the other therapists that work at ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy.

Thanks for watching!

06/25/2026

Finally: Part 4 of 6 is here!

In this video Michelle adds a bit more depth to the emotions that she briefly named in video #3, that many parents experience when their child discloses directly or a parent unintentionally discovers that their child is same-s*x attracted, is already in a relationship with someone of the same gender or considers themselves LGBTQIA+. The emotions that are talked about here are: shock, fear, guilt, shame, confusion, relief and compassion. Part 5 will go into 7 more.

This series is for Christian Parents (as well as guardians & care-givers) who "wrestle" with, have fears or anxieties around your child's same s*x attraction and also LGBTQIA plus concerns. This is being presented not to convince you of anything or to replace guidance from your pastors and spiritual leaders but as food for thought and as just one way to move through an area of life that many Christian parents find anxiety in. Many also don't know who to talk to and if what they experience is "normal." (It is).

Michelle is a therapist and she'll be offering guidance from that perspective. She is married to a pastor and works with many Christian clients and speaks in many different Christian spaces outside of private practice, on topics of faith, marriage and parenting. She is also parents to a 20 year old and a 16 year old.

We hope this short series will be helpful and enable life-giving conversations with your child, spouse and your spiritual leaders/pastors. 

Please note that these thoughts are Michelle's alone and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the other therapists that work at ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy.

Thanks for watching!

06/21/2026

Today we honor fathers and father figures whose presence has helped shape the lives of others in ways both seen and unseen.

Fatherhood is often expressed through ordinary moments that rarely make headlines: showing up, listening, comforting, teaching, protecting, encouraging, correcting, repairing, and trying again.

To the fathers who have offered safety, consistency, wisdom, and support—thank you.

To the fathers who have carried the weight of responsibility while navigating their own fears, uncertainties, and imperfections—thank you.

To the men who learned fatherhood without having healthy examples themselves and worked hard to give their children something different—thank you.

To the stepfathers, adoptive fathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, mentors, coaches, pastors, teachers, and father figures who chose to invest in the life of a child or young adult—you matter more than you know.

We also recognize that Father's Day can stir a mixture of emotions.

For some, it brings gratitude and celebration.

For others, it may bring grief, longing, disappointment, regret, or reminders of relationships that were absent, strained, or painful.

For fathers who are grieving a child, separated from a child, hoping for reconciliation, or carrying the ache of unmet expectations, we see you too.

Fathering is not easy. And healthy fathering has never been about perfection. I

t has always been about relationship—being present, remaining engaged, taking responsibility, offering repair when needed, and continuing to love through every season.

Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have helped the next generation feel seen, valued, protected, encouraged, and loved.

Your influence extends far beyond what you may ever fully know..

So to all the fathers and father figures—whether your heart feels full today or tender, celebrated or grieving—we honor the ways you have loved, guided, sacrificed, and remained present.

May you know that the seeds you have planted through your words, your actions, your prayers, and your presence often continue to bear fruit long after the moment has passed.

Happy Father's Day! We are grateful for you!

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06/15/2026

Part 3 of 6!

In Part 3, Michelle offers 3 ways to navigate through a disclosure from a child. In this series, "child" includes adolescents and young-adults (no disrespect to the young adults by calling them "child!" 😉).

A summary of the 3 suggestions:
1) Parents, find your own safe space to navigate your feelings and questions. Be mindful to not make your child someone to be "fixed."

2) Offer a safe space for your child to continue to process, if not with you, perhaps with a therapist. Makes sure you let them (and yourself) know that it's not to "fix" them but to offer an alternative safe space to process their experience.

3) Stay connected to your child and do your best to repair from any ruptures. If there are deep ruptures, seek a family therapist to help you if you feel stuck.

This series is for Christian Parents (as well as guardians & care-givers) who "wrestle" with, have fears or anxieties around your child's same s*x attraction and also LGBTQIA plus concerns (while it mainly focuses on same s*x attraction the same principles can be applied). This is being presented not to convince you of anything or to replace guidance from your pastors and spiritual leaders but as food for thought and as just one way to move through an area of life that many Christian parents find anxiety in. 

Michelle is a therapist and she'll be offering guidance from that perspective. Michelle is married to a pastor and works with many Christian clients and speaks in many different Christian spaces outside of private practice, on topics of faith, marriage and parenting. She is also parents to a 20 year old and a 16 year old.

We hope this short series will be helpful and enable life-giving conversations with your child, spouse and your spiritual leaders/pastors. 

Please note that these thoughts are Michelle's alone and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the other therapists that work at ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy.

Thanks for watching!

06/13/2026

Part 2 of 6!

This is for Christian Parents (as well as guardians & care-givers) who "wrestle" with, have fears or anxieties around your child's same s*x attraction and also LGBTQIA plus related concerns. This is being presented not to convince you of anything or to replace guidance from your pastors and spiritual leaders but as food for thought and as just one way to move through an area of life that many Christian parents find anxiety in.

Michelle is a therapist and she'll be offering guidance from that perspective. Michelle is married to a pastor and works with many Christian clients and speaks in many different Christian spaces outside of private practice, on topics of faith, marriage and parenting. She is also parents to a 20 year old and a 16 year old.

We hope this short series will be helpful and enable life-giving conversations with your child, spouse and your spiritual leaders/pastors.

Please note that these thoughts are Michelle's alone and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the other therapists that work at ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy.

06/12/2026

For Christian Parents who "wrestle" with, have fears or anxieties around your child's same s*x attraction. This short series is for you. It's being presented not to convince you of anything but as food for thought and as just one way to move through an area of life that many Christian parents find anxiety in.

Michelle is not a Pastor. She's a therapist and she'll be coming from that angle. However, she's married to a pastor and works with many Christian clients and speaks in many different Christian circles outside of private practice, on topics of faith, marriage and parenting.

We hope these will be helpful and enable life -giving conversations with your child, spouse and your spiritual leaders/pastors.