How To Play With Your Kiddos
Learn practical keys to providing high-quality playtime with your child so you can maximize time spent connecting and build a strong relationship with you child.
Regulation Pack
Here’s a great FREE resource I’ve put together for anyone wanting more information and help addressing all the big feelings, overreactions, panic attacks, rage, numbness and feeling like giving up. Once we understand HOW our body works and WHY we get dysregulated, we are much better equipped to take care of ourselves and others. Understanding regulation and dysregulation is key in having healthy relationships and living a life where we can be okay regardless of what’s going on around us. We can learn resiliency and thrive. Learn more »
Window of Tolerance (Polyvagal Theory):
Download the Window of Tolerance (Polyvagal Theory) Infographic
Boundaries, Fuel, & Limitations:
Download the Boundaries and Limitations Infographic
My Favorite Enneagram Resource:
Often the first step toward healing and growth is creating self awareness. One dynamic tool for exploring our sense of self, areas of growth, talents, tendencies, and ways of relating to self/others/world is the Enneagram. You can take an assessment at The Enneagram Institute (RHETI) here: enneagraminstitute.com
You can learn more about your type for free here: enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
My Favorite Personality Assessment:
If you are looking for insight into your own personality and potential directions for parenting, career and relationship questions, try 16 Personalities, a personality assessment based on the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator. Parents, please take this assessment and send your 4 letter results to Charissa prior to your intake session. 16personalities.com
Common Assessments:
Some of the most common issues clients face include anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD. If you are wondering where to start, try using one of the assessments below to gain education and insight. The assessments are not to be used for a formal diagnosis.
ADD/ADHD Checklist for Children
Symptoms: additudemag.com/adhd-test-for-kids/
Assessment: webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/child-adhd-assessment/default.htm
ADD/ADHD checklist for Girls and Women
Symptoms: additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-in-women
Self-test: additudemag.com/self-test-adhd-symptoms-women-girls