Notes on validation, adolescence, and the work of becoming for everyone

August 5th, 2026 —I’ve looked high and low—on Amazon, used bookstores, and thrift stores; I’ve asked around, and I have not found the book that I wished I had, one I wanted to have on hand for my clients. So I decided to write it myself, and once I decided to do so, the ideas came fast and furious. The book I wanted had to have: A solid description of the essential nature of Adolescence; An introduction to the concepts of Internal Family Systems; Creative journaling prompts—s

July 15th, 2026 - I recently started offering Parent Coaching services. I love this work! As you probably know, adolescents are my first love. To be in service to the scaffolding, ushering, and companioning of teenagers into healthy adulthood also means I find myself in service to those who do the sacred work of parenting them. Yes, I used the word sacred intentionally. Parenting teens is a profound act of stewardship. It requires sacrifice—a word which means to offer an act