Let’s dive into three ways to create mentorship, success, and unlock potential in teenagers with Dr. Amy & Will Elliott. Will Elliott is one of the world’s top life coaches for teens and is dedicated to helping the next generation live confident, bold, and purpose-driven lives. We discussed why teenagers feel misunderstood and what the TRULY […]

Hey Friends,  Happy Valentine’s Week – even if you think it’s full of mush and obligatory sweetheart gifting – I LOVE, love, so I support the expression of it in any form. And speaking of expressions of love, can we talk about this photo? This is my brother, Tyler. He’s 35 and has developmental delays. […]

Divorce does NOT have to be traumatic for children. Listen in as Aurisha and Dr. Amy discuss conflict-free co-parenting. Aurisha, author of Cooperative Co-parenting for Secure Kids, walks us through her own story of co-parenting and provides sage advice to stay connected to your child during turbulent times. Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and […]

Hey Friends,  If you’re like me and you live in the Pacific Northwest, you’ve endured a long month of snow and ice storms, school delays, and treacherous outings. Even if you’re not in my neck-of-the-woods, January has felt FOREVER long.  Amidst the snow and ice storms, what are bored kids and teenagers to do? Sled […]

Dr. Amy reviews 10 guiding principles that she utilizes every day in her work with children and families and how you can incorporate them in your work too! In today’s episode, she discusses 10 principles that are the cornerstone to her work – how she thinks about training, curriculum, and interactions with children and families. […]

Hey Friends,  It seems that everyone has a book lately, especially in the world of self-publishing. And, given that I had trauma from writing a dissertation, I certainly had no desire to ever write a book.  Then, my friend, R.J. Gillespie, MD, approached me and said, “Hey, how about writing a book about the work […]

Join Dr. Anu French and Dr. Amy to hear a beautiful story about how to heal intergenerational trauma & create trauma-informed pediatric practices.  Anu French MD FAAP ABoIM www.anufrench.com A New Wellness: Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital On a mission to create healthier communities through healthier children Dr French, an artist, […]

Hey Friends,  The beginning of January has already been a whirlwind for me and my team! It’s only the third week of the month and, collectively, we’ve hosted seven learning collaboratives for professionals. I’ve flown to Arizona to present to educators at New Way Academy and hosted two, day-long workshops for Oregon Department of Human Services. Whew! And we’re […]

Dr. Amy reflects on felt safety, childhood memories, and connecting with ourselves before taking care of others. She also invites you in to join a ConnectEd Collaborative of supportive professionals. Hear about how visiting her childhood home reminded her of being connected with childhood memories. And learn about the Baseball Analogy for self-care and connection. How […]

Hey Friends,  I hope this message finds you well and navigating the new year with health and contentedness.  Last week, I flew to Iowa, where I grew up. Above, you’ll see a picture of my childhood home. Iowa will always feel like home; but in all honestly, I haven’t lived there since I was eighteen. […]