Rose Petals Counseling and Play Therapy

05/03/2024

So excited to be a Consultant at the Playful EMDR Summit of the mountains hosted by Annie Monaco, LCSW, RPT-S , Ann Beckley Forest, LCSW, RPT-S and Jackie Flynn, LMHC, RPT-S from May 13-16, 2024. Come join us in person or virtually and learn how to integrate EMDR and Play therapy, two healing modalities. https://web.cvent.com/event/f9f8af41-bc17-4613-9f22-94ff3dcca5e6/summary. Sign up link above.

05/03/2024

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01/24/2023

One of the toughest things for most of us to do is to stop ourselves in our tracks before we react to our teens' sassiness, snarkiness or attitude.

But we have to remember that teenagers are notorious for displacing their frustration and anger. And, because we're their "safe zone" and they know we'll love them no matter what, we'll always get the brunt of their most "unlovable" emotions. (Take it as a compliment...)

Before we snap, react, jump in and discipline them (which, let's be honest, is certainly necessary at times when our kids cross the line), we have to ask ourselves a few questions.

Quite often, there's a reason our kids are acting out. Sure, sometimes, it's just plain hormones that are getting the best of them, but quite often, there is an underlying reason that might require a little "digging" on our part.

A mom () shared this amazing advice with me and I asked her if I could share it. It's some of the best advice I've heard.

Before you react, H.A.L.T. ❤

12/16/2022

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12/13/2022

11/20/2022

This is so touching. I thought I would share. Today I adopted a human...
"It broke my heart to see him so alone and confused. I suddenly saw his watery eyes as he looked into mine. So I barked with all my might and went after him, the following from house to house. Finally, I got close enough to touch his hand with my nose. The man smiled and I felt his cold heart begin to warm.
I moved closer to his face and felt his tears start to flow. I looked at him and he replied with a beautiful smile. I jumped into his lap excitedly, promising that I would be fine, that I would love him forever, and that I would never leave him. How lucky that he passed by where I was and that we could meet like that. I felt lucky too.
So many people have been there, but only he, only he, looked at me. I'm glad he made a choice and that I was able to save his life.
I adopted a person."