Parenting in Today’s World
Can I just be real for a minute? Parenting today is HARD! I know that I feel it parenting middle …
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The Shape of Our Identity
Why Our Family of Origin Matters Family dynamics are complex, shaped not only by individual personalities but also by the …
Katharine LeCraw ~ About Me
Adjusting to the humidity, knowing every tea I order will be sweet, and seeing chicken and waffles reunited on a …
Parenting While Highly Sensitive
It’s hard to pinpoint, but you feel it in your bones. You watch other parents, and it seems so effortless. …
Living after the Launch
Navigating Life after your Child Goes to College Until last Saturday, I would have told you I knew what to …
Helping Your Adolescent (and Yourself) Survive & Thrive the Individuation Process
My firstborn just turned 11 and is entering middle school in a few weeks. I’m still confused about how we …
Resentment & Grudges
Their Differences and How to Manage Them “When you own something and really square up to your culpability, I do …
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
Family Fun and Missed Expectations Summertime often includes family beach vacations, road trips, and family reunions. They can be the …
Weathering
If you’re my client, you know I live and work aboard a boat. I moved from my suburban home in …
Finding Mental Resilience After an Injury
After suffering an injury recently, I found myself facing some unwanted limitations in my daily routine. I felt challenged to …
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by life tasks that you do not know how you will make it to …
Codependency
(Part 2) What were you taught about your humanity? As we continue the conversation on codependency, I invite you to …
Shifting Focus
Navigating Personal Challenges During the Holidays For many, the holiday season is a magnificent time of wonder and reflection. For …
Theraplay: a Therapy Approach for Kids
Everyone needs support, but kids are special in that they are constantly exploring the world around them with open hearts …
Navigating Family Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season can be an enjoyable time of togetherness and celebration. Families who have moved away might be able …
Stop Fighting Against Your Spouse
Start Fighting for Them! We all know that marriage is a journey, but sometimes, it feels more like a boxing …
The Lost Art of Lament
I remember it so clearly and vividly because it still shows up every once in a while. It’s a feeling …
Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own
Discussions of God’s existence frequently arrive at the observation that it’s not likely that something so ordered and so complicated …
Setting Limits with Love
Empowering Parents to Set Healthy Boundaries with Kids As a parent and a therapist who works with children, I have …
Using Anxiety to Your Advantage
Everyone experiences anxiety to some extent- it is a 100% normal part of the human emotional experience, albeit an uncomfortable …