Dr. Holly Thompson

06/05/2026

How many of these have YOU experienced? https://carolineabbott.com/what-is-domestic-violence/

06/04/2026

—many can experience emotional distress, like anxiety, constant worrying & trouble sleeping, after a traumatic event. If you or someone you know is struggling with , help is available.

💙 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Internal work = necessary

Most of us have an inner critic. It might be a steady stream of self-directed judgments or critical thoughts about others that seep into our everyday thoughts.

Sometimes, it's the kind of voice that notices deficits, irregularities, or ambiguities in the environment.

Unnecessarily commenting on our kids (or others) moods, actions, choices, or on things we see that could be done differently, or, in our minds, “better,” is a well-intentioned but unconscious pattern I'd like to interrupt.

The things we see aren’t always in need of fixing, adjusting, or, really, any commentary at all. Maybe we can consider whether our demands stem from an unconscious need to feel in control of the situation.

And this isn't always because we're looking for obedience or to be purposefully coercive, but it's a knee-jerk response to the traditions we grew up with and our ideas about who holds power.

05/20/2026

Please "fix" my child........ I hear this so often when parents bring their children in - but here is the issue with that. I cannot "fix" your child. I can sit with them and give them the space to speak freely about their experience, their emotions, their wants, and their needs. The "fixing" piece comes from YOU. Take a moment to look at the image below - it is about connection. If you want change, whether for your child or really any other relationship, are you allowing connection??? Do the work with your child and I promise, you will see changes in your relationship.

A child who feels unsafe, unheard or overwhelmed cannot learn from punishment.

Behaviour is communication.
Tantrums, shouting, defiance, shutting down - these are often signs of stress, fear, frustration or unmet needs.

Children need connection before correction.
They need calm before consequences.
They need adults who ask “What happened to you?” instead of “What is wrong with you?”

The way adults respond in hard moments shapes a child’s brain, self-worth and future relationships far more than most people realise. Trauma-informed parenting focuses on emotional connection first because children regulate through relationships.

Every parent, carer, teacher and professional needs to read this. Please share if you believe children deserve understanding, not shame. ❤️

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05/13/2026

Sometimes we need to escape from the moment, get out of an unsafe space, express what we are feeling, or just remove the thoughts that run through our minds. Here are some great skills to try.

Borrowed this from MubarakMansoorAli

05/04/2026

Let's acknowledge what PTSD really is.........

PTSD/CPTSD AWARENESS

Education, knowledge and understanding are the key to reducing stigma. 🫶🏻

Katie

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05/04/2026

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If clients with the Amazon employee benefit have questions about their benefits, they can reference the client-facing guide.

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05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

We are making significant changes in the mental health field but the stigma is still very present. Show up for others who are struggling (even when they seem “fine”) - make an effort to check in AND speak up when YOU need support! Asking for help isn’t weakness, it’s a great strength to know when it’s time to let someone else help you carry the weight.

Let’s make a difference

04/27/2026

What a great resource! Take a look at this and see if you recognize any behaviors. How can we work together to ensure we create the safest environment for the people and children around us? (SAVE THIS)

Some children do not “act out” - they react to how safe they feel.

A child who clings, avoids, shuts down or seems overly independent is not trying to be difficult. They are showing you what relationships have felt like for them. When a child has not consistently felt safe, understood or reassured, their behaviour adapts to cope.

Some will stay close and worry about being left.
Some will push adults away and hide their feelings.
Some will swing between both, unsure who to trust.

What looks like behaviour is often attachment.

When adults respond with calm, consistency and understanding instead of control or punishment, children slowly learn that relationships can be safe. That is when behaviour begins to change - not before.

If we only focus on the behaviour, we miss the message. If we understand the attachment need underneath, we can actually help.

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