by Brianna Z. Kauer | Jan 19, 2023 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Education, Neurodiversity, Social Justice
When it comes to understanding behavior, it is important we consider how different abilities and neurotypes can affect people’s behavior. Understanding, accepting and celebrating neurodiversity is a valuable part of supporting and helping others. ...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Dec 9, 2022 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Contextualism, Parenting
As humans we want clear, black and white answers to our questions. We want to identify the problem, find and execute the solution. However, for most things (especially when it comes to parenting) there usually is not an easy answer. I hear many parents ask the...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | May 19, 2022 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Personal Reflection
Growing up with a dad who was a hot air balloon pilot meant I had many experiences in the sky. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized how out of the ordinary this actually was. For me, it was a normal thing we did every calm summer evening; Soft Skies Balloon...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Jan 4, 2022 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Parenting
Contextual Behavioral Science is a new form of behavior science that is grounded in a contextual view of life which seeks to develop concepts and methods that are useful in predicting and influencing the actions of an individual or group. Contextual Behavioral Science...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Dec 9, 2021 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Parenting, Prevention, Social and Emotional Skills
“Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting.” -Brené Brown, Daring Greatly Brené Brown wrote a beautiful Parenting Manifesto called Whole Hearted Parenting which outlines the...
