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New sticker drop! Snag some this Sunday 10-12 at our *sensory friendly* pride event. We will be on the front lawn with crafts, games, and so much love to share!

WHO’S READY FOR PRIDE IN THE PARK THIS WEEKEND?! Gabi Rookard has been practicing magical designs for face painting. Join us from 10-12 for a chill ✨sensory friendly✨celebration for the whole family.

WE ARE SO EXCITED to celebrate pride with you all- sensory friendly style. 💕Join us on the lawn for bubbles, games, music, and so much q***r joy.

It’s always a joy to have returning kids and also to see new faces. We can’t wait to connect with you next time.

Collin’s work with kids focuses less on stopping the anger and more on understanding what’s underneath it. He support kids in building the language to name what they’re actually feeling before it becomes a flood. Read more of our blog post to gain a broader understanding of exploring anger and emotional regulation through a Neuro divergent affirming lens. https://realworkwellness.com/therapist-blog/helping-boys-understand-emotions-and-anger

Somewhere in the mud, the water, the chaotic mixing of things that “don’t go together” many kids are able to finally feel in control of something. There’s also some freedom for us adults too, to lean into the mess once in a while. When’s the last time you leaned into mess? 👇

there is real healing power in a tiny fairy house tucked into the rocks. Giving yourself permission to pause and delight in the little things, even if they have no “meaning,” is something we take very seriously around here.

👇What’s something whimsical that you did today? ✨

Fun fact: medieval folks hung dried snapdragon flowers (like the ones in the photo) above their doors to ward off trickery or any energy that wasn’t rooted in truth. In modern times snapdragon flowers are still associated with truth telling. There are people who use snapdragons as a part of shadow work and self healing rituals. Whether you are interested in the folklore and magic or you just think these little purple flowers are eye-catching, we hope they remind you that this is a space where truth is welcome, even the messy, unfinished kind. 💜

regulation doesn’t always look like a meditation or a grounding exercise. sometimes it’s shaking out your hands. wiggling your toes. swaying back and forth while you wait for something. or swinging on a tire swing for one more minute before walking into therapy because that’s just what your body needs right now.

our bodies are always finding little ways to come back to themselves. the more we notice it, the more we can trust it.

what does your body do when it’s trying to regulate?

“nature is full of heavy work opportunities without any special setup.” 🌱 Read the rest of this blog post for specific ideas from Diana about how to use nature and include heavy work into your child’s day to support regulation. https://realworkwellness.com/therapist-blog