Staying Mindful of the Energy Suckers Around You
Every day we are surrounded by energy suckers. If someone leaves you feeling depleted or mistreated, even anxious long after the interaction you've likely encountered an energy sucker. It can be as simple as a snarky text or a disagreement with your friend, but that icky energy sticks with you and can suck the confidence [...]
How I Make Self-Care a Priority and Why You Should Too
Self-care was a concept I used to discuss with clients but rarely put into practice in my own life. I thought I didn’t have time for self-care, it was not a priority for me. Other people, my career and my never ending to-do list interfered. It wasn’t until my physical and mental health declined that [...]
Back to Life, Back to Reality…
My Loves! It’s time for me to get back to reality. I’ve been MIA from the site for a little while and I’m so sorry! I know you’ve missed me and I appreciate your support. I have some exciting things coming up and I can’t wait to share them with you. […]
The Orlando Tragedy: How You Can Help
What happened at Pulse night club, in my hometown of Orlando, seemed like a nightmare. Sadly, we all know it was real and no matter where you live you too feel for those who are suffering. We all feel the pain and hurt, and wish we could help the victims, the loved ones and those [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Mental Health Awareness Month is extremely important. It helps the world learn about mental health disorders and provides hope to those who are suffering. The stigma around mental illness is unfortunately still pervasive. Stigma is deadly, making people feel ashamed for something they have no control over. Mental illness is a disease, not a choice. So many people [...]
Join More Than 50K Attendees for the Children & Teen Health Summit: Online Now
Don’t miss out on the Children & Teen’s Health Summit this week. Now through May 9th, this free online summit will provide you with education, research and advice from me and my colleague Dr. Jennifer Hartstein today on the some of the leading experts on child and teen health. More than 50,000 parents and professionals have already [...]
How to Talk to Kids About the Tough Stuff: Terrorism and Tragedy
Terrorism and tragedy are all too real these days. It can be hard to talk to your child about the scary things we see and hear on the news. Many of us pretend they don’t hear about this at school or see the images that we see, but they do. The sad reality is, horrific acts [...]
How Binge Watching May Have Negative Effects – We Are Austin
http://theguidancegirl.com/video/binge-watching.mov Emily Roberts was recently featured on KEYE TV News Austin Binge watching, we all do it. And although watching an entire season of House of Cards may seem harmless, it actually may have some negative effects. Emily Roberts, the Guidance Girl, Psychotherapist and author of Express Yourself, joins We Are Austin to explain why. [...]
Tackling the Tough Topics – Kids & Terror on We Are Austin
http://theguidancegirl.com/video/kids-and-terror.mov Emily Roberts was recently featured on KEYE TV News Austin There are serious and devastating events happening around the world all too often, and sometimes in your own backyard. So how do you talk to your kids when you're feeling the emotions too? Emily Roberts, The Guidance Girl, joins We Are Austin with helpful [...]
Healthy Snacks on the go: Foods That Help You Feel Your Best Fast
It can be hard to eat healthy snacks and feel good when your schedule is packed. Many of us have super-busy lifestyles which makes it hard to be mindful about the foods we eat. The stress of our daily lives can impact our energy levels and focus tremendously. Most of us have so many obligations for school, work, [...]