LC4YF Blog
Earned Secure Attachment
A secure attachment pattern is widely considered to be one of the hallmarks of emotional health and development. Primarily formed within the bond between an individual and their early caregivers, attachment is shaped by the quality of the attunement, reliability, and...
Unplugging Childhood: Combatting the Detrimental Effects of Screen Time Overload
Navigating technology and appropriate screen time for children has become a pressing concern for caregivers and parents. Most people are aware of the negative impacts of excessive screen time, but solving the problem is easier said than done. As a therapist, I...
Attachment Theory
Attachment theory has been prominent for decades now, but recently has received a lot of attention in pop culture and social media. On TikTok, the hashtag #attachmentstyles has been viewed more than a billion times. Rooted in science, attachment theory describes how...
Resolutions for Your Mental Health
Have you ever watched the ball drop on New Year’s Eve? 10…9…8…7…6…5….4….3…2…1 and just like that, it’s the beginning of a new year. What are the ways that you head into the New Year? Are you excited with goals to accomplish and dreams to fulfill over the next 365...
Have You Been Feeling SAD?
“Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo. Here comes the sun, and I say it’s alright. Little darling, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here.” Oh, the Beatles, they sure knew what they were singing about, didn’t...
Understanding Upstanders
Some moments stick with you forever. I will never forget the day a person on my bus stood up for me. I was a first grader at the time, but I still remember every detail. I walked past a couple of bus seats, the backs of the seats taller than I was. I stopped to take a...
The Unique Relationship between Grandparents and their Grandchildren
Some of my fondest childhood memories come from spending with my grandparents. While growing up, my siblings and I were lucky enough to have been the only grandchildren on both sides of my family, and the attention we received during those early years reflected that....
Brainspotting: A Revolutionary Therapeutic Tool
Have you tried talk therapy, but still struggle with the same unresolved concerns? Ideally, therapy will help resolve your mental health symptoms, give you skills for managing life’s challenges and leave you feeling hopeful. However, people often feel stuck in therapy...
Finding the Right Therapist
It’s exciting to live in a time where mental health is becoming destigmatized and people are supported and encouraged in getting the help they need. On the other hand, this has amplified the struggle many experience in finding a provider. Finding a qualified therapist...