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Learning to Love & Embrace Your Body
The media often bombards us with subtle and not so subtle messages about what we should do to perfect our bodies. There is everything...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 22, 20213 min read


Mindful Kung Fu: The Wisdom of Master Oogway and the Power of Living in the Present
While frequently seen as a “children’s movie,” Kung Fu Panda has many wonderful aspects and lessons that can be learned at any age. These...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 9, 20215 min read


What Are Your Bear Necessities for Happiness?
Happiness is something everyone wants, but it can be hard to make real in your own life. When you are a child, your world revolves around...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Aug 30, 20213 min read


Silenzio, Bruno!
Silence Your Own Inner Naysayer Do you ever think of leaping headfirst into an idea, situation, or event in your life and just giving it...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jul 20, 20214 min read


What if Moana went to therapy? : A journey of defining self
It can be easy to write off fictional heroes, especially princesses, in animated Disney movies. You may think “everything works out in...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jun 28, 20214 min read


What if Gollum went to Therapy? : A story of addiction and trauma
*Trigger warning: this story describes elements of physical violence* In the Lord of the Rings universe, there is no character more...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
May 31, 20214 min read


Embracing Our Inner Phoebe Buffay
Let go of your inner Rachel and embrace your inner Phoebe It’s funny isn’t it, how we don’t even need to hear their surnames to know...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
May 18, 20214 min read


Parenting in a Pandemic: Connecting with Yourself and Your Child
As we have been stuck at home or with our families during this pandemic, it can feel hard to feel motivated to connect with others....

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Apr 26, 20216 min read


Powering Through the Holidays
We may need this mentality even more to get through the holiday season with less stress, but it can also be used in everyday life.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Dec 18, 20204 min read


Life Lessons from the Lion King
The Lion King became one of our favorite films not just because of its ability to present the realities of life… love, loss and learning...

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Dec 16, 20204 min read


When Marvel Became Marvelous
Stepping into your power is a journey, it doesn’t happen overnight but it’s so worth it when you welcome in your new Captain Marvel mindset.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Oct 13, 20204 min read


Finding Strength in Self Care
Changing our perception about self-care changes our relationship with ourselves. We come to realize that we are important and we are worthy.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 29, 20204 min read


Hope: A Hero's Secret Weapon
Hope is the human matchstick that can strike a flame and bring light to any moment of darkness. Hold onto yours because it makes you a hero.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 29, 20203 min read


Your Powerful Voice
Our story is our greatest strength because it reminds us of the hurdles we have overcome and the progress we have made.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 8, 20204 min read


Singing to the Hulk and other coping skills
Finding time to reflect on why we were drawn to our heroes can give us insight into the qualities, skills or behaviors that we admire most.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Aug 16, 20203 min read


Discovering Your Superpowers During a Pandemic
2020 could be the plot line of a movie. A worldwide virus causes global lock-down and our lives as we once knew them have changed.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jul 29, 20202 min read


Healing A Nation in Chaos
There is no turning and walking away from all that is unfolding before us, for the seeds of slavery and segregation, lies and lynchings.

Eric Gomez, LMFT
Jun 16, 20203 min read


Playful Connections in Autism
Many parents intuitively understand another crucial benefit of play: relationship building.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jun 10, 20204 min read


How to Prioritize your Mental Health While Self-Quarantining
Outlined below are some important things that you can be doing to keep your mental health in check during this challenging time.

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Apr 19, 20205 min read


Regulating in Times of Uncertainty: COVID-19
Do not forget to breathe. We will come out of this time with new lessons, resources, and hopefully stronger nervous systems!

Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Mar 23, 20206 min read
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