by Brianna Z. Kauer | Nov 21, 2023 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Parenting, Personal Reflection
The holiday season often carries many meanings and cherished traditions. Naturally, we strive for these occasions to unfold just as we envision. We anticipate certain rituals, yearn for our children to share in our joy, and wish for everything to align perfectly....
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 | Mar 17, 2021 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Parenting, Personal Reflection
I recently got one of those terrifying, heart-sinking phone calls – a call that my 13-year-old daughter was in the back of an ambulance on her way to the Emergency Room. When I got to the ER, they led me to the room where she was. She had a neck brace on and couldn’t...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Aug 19, 2020 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Parenting, Personal Reflection
I was recently reading my son a children’s book about ways to help yourself feel better – physically and mentally. There were lots of good suggestions in the book but when it got to the point about ‘fighting your negative thoughts’ I hesitated. The book said “fight...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Aug 7, 2019 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Parenting, Personal Reflection
Parenting is by far the hardest job. Not only is parenting physically taxing (especially in those early years) it can be emotionally exhausting. It stretches you beyond what is comfortable and beyond what you think you can handle. You never really figure it out; by...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Sep 26, 2018 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Health, Personal Reflection
There are so many different areas in life competing for our time and energy: careers, children, family, physical and mental health, relationships, communities, hobbies… How can anyone actually find the perfect life balance? Balance is something that is really...
