Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS3 days ago5 minA Whole New World and A Search for Purpose“But who cares, no big deal, I want more.” Ariel had “gizmos and gadgets a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore, and even 20 thingamabobs”...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSApr 175 minHow Elsa Can Help Us Manage Our Own Inner AnxietyAnxiety affects all of us. It’s a normal reaction triggered by fear or stress yet can feel so isolating at times. When faced with...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSMar 76 minThe Magic of Humility and LeadershipDo you know what it means to humble? Let alone, what it looks like? Being humble means you show modesty without arrogance. Meaning that...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSFeb 55 minHow Anger and Grief Can Change Your PerceptionA traumatic event that affects your family balance can be incredibly hard to bear. Getting through these events can be challenging...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSNov 23, 20215 minBringing Fun to the Mundanity of LifeHave you ever felt yourself getting complacent? Going through the motions and making your way through you daily routine. But just...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSNov 3, 20214 minThe Importance of SadnessEvery human is unique in their chemical makeup, and part of this chemical makeup is our emotional motherboard. Have you ever seen the...
Zac EganSep 9, 20215 minMindful Kung Fu: The Wisdom of Master Oogway and the Power of Living in the PresentWhile 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, RPTSAug 30, 20213 minWhat 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, RPTSJul 20, 20214 minSilenzio, 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...
Applehelen KirbyJun 28, 20214 minWhat if Moana went to therapy? : A journey of defining selfIt can be easy to write off fictional heroes, especially princesses, in animated Disney movies. You may think “everything works out in...
Applehelen KirbyMay 31, 20214 minWhat 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, RPTSMay 18, 20214 minEmbracing Our Inner Phoebe BuffayLet 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, RPTSDec 18, 20204 minPowering Through the HolidaysWe 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, RPTSDec 16, 20204 minLife Lessons from the Lion KingThe 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, RPTSOct 13, 20204 minWhen Marvel Became MarvelousStepping 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, RPTSSep 29, 20204 minFinding Strength in Self CareChanging 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, RPTSSep 29, 20203 minHope: A Hero's Secret WeaponHope 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, RPTSSep 8, 20204 minYour Powerful VoiceOur story is our greatest strength because it reminds us of the hurdles we have overcome and the progress we have made.
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSAug 16, 20203 minSinging to the Hulk and other coping skillsFinding 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, RPTSJul 29, 20202 minDiscovering Your Superpowers During a Pandemic2020 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.