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Dr. Amy King, aka Dr. Amy, is a licensed psychologist who provides training, consultation, and education to medical providers and clinics. Among her specialties is working with professionals to help create resilient children, patients and thriving families, guiding them to heal their stress and trauma through connected relationships. Her experience includes serving as a statewide trainer for the Oregon Department of Human Services and subject matter expert to promote child wellness in pediatric settings on behalf of the Children's Health Alliance. Her current work is promoting resilience within primary care medical homes and through partnership and collaboration via her podcast, her membership, and speaking opportunities and trainings.

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. […]

The House that Built Me

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Hey #Friends,  Those of you who read this newsletter understand my obsession with Peloton! Recently, I came across a fellow rider’s hashtag: #UglyFatLoser. I was saddened. I was slightly offended. I was disappointed in their hashtag identity. In the midst of my mental health work – exercise is critical for me – these self-critical words came floating […]

Moving Beyond Single Identities – Embracing Our Full Humanity

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Friends,  As we step into the new year, I’m excited to share a few thoughts and a few opportunities that we have in store. First, I’d love it if you considered being part of our monthly communities, called ConnectEd Collabs. More information on how to do so is below. Second, I want to talk about my […]

Welcome to 2024 – Let’s Embrace New Beginnings!

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Friends,  I was recently chatting with some physicians (If you’re a physician and you haven’t joined us for a Physician’s Anonymous meeting, where are you?) who were describing holiday strife and family boundaries. One mentioned that, without fail, people in her family fight and someone ends up leaving. Another mentioned that so many family events get […]

Getting to the Chinese Buffet 

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Friends,  Can we talk about the damn elf? I mean, really. I feel like elf vs. no elf has the stress and weight of stay-at-home vs. working moms! For some, the elf represents fun, tradition, mischief, surprise and a little help to get kids to behave. For others, it’s stressful, elicits guilt, forgetfulness and overwhelm.  […]

Can we talk about the ELF??

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Friends,  Take a look at this plant…it’s a Christmas Cactus. I got it several years ago and it had big, beautiful, red blooms. Then, as cacti do, it went dormant. Now, it looks like this photo.  I’ve had this plant, nurtured this plant, and taken care of it for FIVE years. After the first winter, […]

What do you need to get rid of?

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As we wrap up November and a month on the podcast that was all about boundaries, I thought I might mention a thing or two about boundaries in this newsletter. As a reminder, boundaries are defining what’s okay and what’s not okay for you. Boundaries are not a line the sand nor are they ultimatums. Boundaries […]

Boundaries and Authenticity via Peloton!

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I’ll miss you in this space Friends,  Well, get out the tissues, friend, because this newsletter is a tear-jerker. If you’re like me, you’re an easy crier, and that’s a beautiful thing. It’s just part of our humanbeingness.  This weekend, I began saying goodbye to my office and private practice in Clackamas, Oregon. 20+ years […]

20 years of gratitude

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Hello Friends,  My son called me with excitement last week, “Mom, I crushed my sales call for FFA!” He celebrates with me.  My daughter called me in tears, “Mom, I’m so sad, can you talk?” She mourns with me.  My son, “Mom, can you help my friend with a resume? A job? A meal?”  He […]

You’re the first call

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Hello Friends,  I wanted to first thank everyone for the beautiful birthday wishes last week. I LOVE birthdays and celebrating with people I cherish. I try to celebrate my birthday ALL month long in October and I even squeezed in a few days of November. Lucky me! Here are a few birthday highlights that I’m grateful […]

Gratitude and Excitement!

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