Tag: bigfeelings

I am delighted to partner with The Homeschool Quest to bring you a series of FREE parenting workshops to help support you and your family on your home education journey. In this workshop, I explore the connection between our feelings, thoughts, and behavior. As a homeschool mom and licensed...

At HCN, we strive to partner with other homeschool organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit, professionals, and businesses whose goals align with our mission, vision, and values to help bring mental health resources, support, and services to the homeschooling community. One such partnership is between The Homeschool Counseling Network and...

In the enchanting world of music, where melodies intertwine with the human soul, embarking on a journey of learning is both exhilarating and daunting. The pursuit of musical mastery, often depicted as a path towards flawless performances and technical perfection, can sometimes overshadow a more profound and enriching aspect...

What exactly is bibliotherapy and how do we use it? Bibliotherapy is another tool for our homeschooling, parenting, and wellness toolbox. If bibliophiles are lovers of books, I’ll bet you can guess what bibliotherapy is! You nailed it! Using books as a medium to help facilitate the healing process in therapy....

You’ve made it! We have finally arrived at the last lesson for helping your child manage difficult emotions. You have learned a lot of tips to help you and your child regulate emotions but more importantly, I hope you have learned a lot about yourself as a parent, about...

All behavior has a purpose.Learning how to engage your inner sleuth as a parent is beneficial in numerous ways. From improving both your and your child's communication skills to building your child's self-esteem to enhancing your bond with your child, taking the time to tease out the thoughts and...

Playing with your child can be fun, but did you also know it can be therapeutic? Play is a child's natural language. Before they can form words, children observe and interact with the world around them. As parents and caregivers, we are a HUGE chunk of that...

In our last post, we introduced you to the mindfulness practice of cloud-watching. Today, we are going to talk about the healing power of movement....

In previous blog posts, we talked about the emotional roller coaster of feelings and introduced you to the topic of emotional regulation, including what it is and what it is not. We discussed the purpose and function of feelings, and the importance of making friends with feelings, and introduced...