Being a caregiver for a loved one is as exhausting as it is rewarding. Many caregivers find themselves stuck in a vicious cycle of putting their needs last, which leads to stress, exhaustion, and even caregiver burnout. When you need space to yourself to recharge,...
When political violence and scary news fill our screens, kids feel it too — even when we try to shield them. In this post, California family therapist Abby McCarrel, LCSW, shares how to talk to your child about terrifying events in a way that's honest, age-appropriate, and grounded in brain science. Because what your child really needs isn't a perfect explanation — they need a regulated, connected adult by their side.
If you’ve been researching therapists and their approaches, you may have come across the term “holistic.” It’s possible you dismissed those providers immediately, having an image in your head of someone wafting essential oils in the direction of a patient and asking them if their...
Exhausted by your child's big behaviors? California therapist Abby McCarrel explains why nothing has worked—and what actually changes things.