The Bari Group, LLC

The Bari Group, LLC The Bari Group provides individual and family therapy, education consulting, and workshops.

School refusal isn’t about your child being manipulative. It’s about their nervous system screaming that something feels...
06/03/2026

School refusal isn’t about your child being manipulative. It’s about their nervous system screaming that something feels unsafe.

1. It’s often rooted in anxiety, not defiance
Your child isn’t trying to get out of school to be difficult. Their brain has labeled school as a threat (whether it’s social anxiety, academic pressure or sensory overload) and their body is responding with a genuine fight-or-flight response.

2. Punishment makes it worse
When we respond with consequences for not going to school, we’re adding shame on top of anxiety. This deepens the cycle and makes it harder for them to regulate.

3. You need support, not just your child
Parent coaching helps you understand what’s driving the refusal and gives you specific strategies to help your child’s nervous system feel safe enough to try again.

You’re not failing because your child won’t go to school. You’re dealing with something that requires more than willpower.

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Growth comes with time, experience and reflection.We can’t expect ourselves to have known then what we know now. Offerin...
05/27/2026

Growth comes with time, experience and reflection.

We can’t expect ourselves to have known then what we know now. Offering ourselves grace is an essential part of healing.

You deserve the same compassion you give to others and support along the way. 💙

If your child keeps asking ‘Are you sure we’re safe?’ or ‘What if something bad happens?’ even after you’ve answered, he...
05/25/2026

If your child keeps asking ‘Are you sure we’re safe?’ or ‘What if something bad happens?’ even after you’ve answered, here’s what’s happening in their brain.

Anxiety isn’t a logic problem. It’s a nervous system problem.

When your child’s amygdala (the brain’s alarm system) is activated, reassurance feels good for about 30 seconds. Then the alarm goes off again, and they need another hit of reassurance to feel safe.

This creates a cycle: Ask → Get reassurance → Feel better briefly → Anxiety spikes → Ask again.

What actually helps:
1. Validate the feeling: ‘I can see you’re worried about this.’
2. Resist the urge to reassure again: ‘I already answered that question. Your brain is trying to trick you into thinking you need to ask again.’
3. Redirect to a coping skill: ‘Let’s try three deep breaths together.’

You’re not being mean by not answering the 48th time. You’re teaching their brain that they can handle the discomfort of uncertainty.

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Love is communicated in many ways, often beyond the words “I love you.”It’s in showing up, listening, being present and ...
05/22/2026

Love is communicated in many ways, often beyond the words “I love you.”

It’s in showing up, listening, being present and creating moments of connection.

The way we express care can have a lasting impact on how children feel seen, safe and supported.

We’re here to help you strengthen those connections with your family. 💙

05/20/2026

Co-parenting can be challenging, especially when navigating different perspectives and expectations.

Creating alignment around routines, communication and values can reduce stress and provide consistency for your child.

Support is available to help you build a more cohesive and supportive co-parenting dynamic, for you and your family.💙

05/11/2026

We’re human, and we don’t always get it perfect.
What matters is that we show up with care, support and the best of intentions—even if it means a bit of tough love.

So when it comes to friendships, it is normal and natural for them to change over time. And no matter how your friendships look, I will be here for you through it all.

05/08/2026

Even when unspoken, children can sense and carry the weight of what’s happening around them. Creating space to process those experiences matters, for both you and your child.

Therapy offers a supportive, judgment-free environment to work through life’s challenges together.

You and your child deserve support in every season. 💙

Our experiences shape us, both the ones we can see and the ones we carry quietly.Every scar tells part of a story. A sto...
05/06/2026

Our experiences shape us, both the ones we can see and the ones we carry quietly.

Every scar tells part of a story. A story of resilience, growth and being human.

There is no need for shame in what you’ve been through. Healing starts with being seen and supported.

You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

05/04/2026

Working with children in therapy goes far beyond play, it’s how connection begins.

Through play, children express what they may not yet have the words to say. It creates a safe space for understanding, processing and growth.

So yes, we play.
We listen.
And we help children find their voice. 💙

04/29/2026

Explaining therapy to your 8-year-old feels awkward because most of us weren’t raised to talk about feelings openly.

Here’s what actually happens in a child therapy session:

1. We build safety first through play, art, or games, not intense eye contact and “how does that make you feel”
2. We teach emotional vocabulary through stories and activities they already understand
3. We give them tools to manage big feelings in ways that make sense for their age (not just “take deep breaths”)
4. Child therapy isn’t about fixing your kid. It’s about giving them skills to navigate their world with more confidence and less overwhelm.

If you’re wondering whether your child could benefit from therapy, let’s talk. Link in bio 💙

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