Spring Cleaning Strategies
Spring is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. At this time of year, we begin to feel more open to inviting changes – both big and small – into our lives.
One type of change that can bring about a sense of optimism…
March Madness, Inspiration to Exercise!
Its March Madness month! For college basketball fans, this is the highpoint of the year. But for all of us, March is a great month to focus on exercise, health and wellness. Let’s call it March Motivation!
First, we need to…
Dating for Young Adults with Diverse Challenges
Oh, February - the month where the focus is on romance and dating. For all of us, dating can be nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing. For neurodiverse young adults, dating can be particularly challenging due to a lack of self-confidence…
How to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year
The beginning of a New Year is an opportune time for setting a goal and looking forward to the wonderful feeling of achieving it.
As an Advance LA Life Skills Coach, I teach my clients the important skill of goal setting. I…
Returning To College With A New Outlook
Parents of college freshmen look forward to their child coming home for the Winter break. But parental excitement can turn to worry when their child announces that they do not want to return to college after the holiday. This is not an unusual…
Helping Young Adults After A Wildfire
Experiencing a wildfire can be frightening and traumatic. Seeing the devastation to homes and communities can be overwhelming and can undermine an individual’s sense of security. The wildfires in Calabasas, Agoura, Westlake, and Thousand Oaks…
10 Tips to Keep Holiday Stress at Bay for Young Adults
Holidays bring fun and joy - and also a fair amount of stress! Decorating, holiday visits, and shopping for gifts can be overwhelming for all family members. You may notice that your adult child with special needs is feeling overwhelmed and…
5 Reasons to Join ALA's Parent2Parent Support Group
Joining a support group is a wonderful way to practice self-care. A support group can be a source of information as well as a safe place to share your experience with other people who are in similar circumstances.
Here are 5 reasons…
Strategies for Avoiding the Homework Battles
Homework. Just the sight of that word is enough to make some parents weep with frustration.
One of the most frequent issues that arise in parenting counseling is the afternoon battle over homework. There is usually a vicious cycle at play:…