Dr. Kim
As you may recall, my family traveled a few months ago to Yosemite for a little getaway and we were graciously hosted by the Rush Creek Lodge, and then we were able to stay at their sister resort, The Evergreen Lodge! You also may know that the pandemic has up and down here in California, and unfortunately due to a… Read More
Pretty much everyone I talk to has had enough with the pandemic. Parents are overwhelmed, discouraged, and burnt out and kids are disengaged, unmotivated, and feeling a loss of connection with the world. Depression and suicide rates are on the rise and children are feeling a greater sense of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness the more they are isolated and a prisoner in their… Read More
It’s National Play Therapy Week and as a nationally recognized Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want to bring awareness to play this week as it is vitally important for a child’s growth, cognitive and emotional development, and overall mental wellbeing! And now, with the big role the pandemic has played with children’s mental health, play… Read More
Gratitude is about attitude and being grateful and showing gratitude comes with humility and putting others before yourself. And here’s the psychology behind it. Research shows that if you do something good for someone else and or express appreciation for others you end up feeling better about yourself. Studies have shown that generosity, giving back, and showing gratitude to others… Read More
Did you know that your physical and nutritional health plays a large role in your mental health? And the choices you make toward your daily wellness routine can help your overall physical and emotional wellbeing? It’s true! As a licensed mental health provider, maintaining optimal wellness is imperative for me, my family, and my clients and I love sharing tips… Read More
This is the third year I’ve rounded up the top highlights and blogs from the year. When I first stated writing some ideas down, I only came up with a few things, but then I realized A LOT of good came out of this year and despite the pandemic and spending the majority of the year in quarantine, a lot… Read More
Many of us are going to be home for the holidays this year, which means 2-3 weeks of free time when children are home without school all day and parents needing activities for their children to do to keep busy! But if you are like me, you want your children to participate in activities that involve play, creativity, imagination, and… Read More
#sponsored ‘Tis the season for gifting and giving. This Giving Tuesday I’m proudly partnering with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, to share that they are offering celebrity-designed, artisan-made gifts in exchange for donations to the World Vision Fund. If you buy any gift today, it is doubled to empower even more kids around the world. Any gift… Read More
Did your mental health survive 2020? Mental health is not just your state of mind, it’s your state of being. When quarantine first started and we were given stay at home orders, it actually felt somewhat of a novelty to me. It was terrifying and anxiety provoking since we knew so little and I was truly a little paranoid… Read More
For those who know me well, it is no surprise that I truly value education. As a current university professor teaching Master’s and Doctoral level students and a previous high school teacher and K-12 credentialed substitute teacher, learning is key to my life. And now, I have the privilege and honor to educate my own children. I was their… Read More
