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When the Unthinkable Happens: Supporting Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is one of the most painful realities a child or family can face. It’s hard to talk about, even harder to process, and...

Tammy Dukette
Oct 4, 2025


Mid-Semester Hustle: Confessions of a Counseling Intern with a Full-Time Job
By mid-semester, the rhythm of the counseling internship is less of a rhythm and more of a juggling act. A full-time job in one hand,...

Tammy Dukette
Oct 2, 2025


Sleepless Nights and Quiet Reflections
It’s late again. The house is quiet, the world is asleep, and here I am—wide awake. There’s no crisis pressing on my heart, no deadlines...

Tammy Dukette
Sep 26, 2025


Navigating Racial Disparity in Times of Political Uncertainty
Navigating Racial Disparity in Times of Political Uncertainty As a Black parent raising a Black son, the current climate in the United...

Tammy Dukette
Sep 21, 2025


When Words Aren’t Enough: How Play Therapy Helps Children Process Hurt
Sometimes children experience situations they don’t yet have the words to explain—like when a child shares that they are being hurt at...

Tammy Dukette
Sep 12, 2025


Helping Kids Navigate Bullying: Building Safety and Resilience
Bullying remains one of the most pressing challenges children face at school. Whether it’s name-calling on the playground, exclusion at...

Tammy Dukette
Sep 12, 2025


Back-to-School Support for Kids: Helping Them Thrive as a New Year Begins
The back-to-school season is full of mixed emotions for children and parents alike. Excitement about new teachers and friends often...

Tammy Dukette
Sep 12, 2025


When Caregiving and Self-Care Collide: Finding Balance in Life’s Transitions
Life has a way of shifting suddenly. One day you’re managing your own responsibilities—work, family, household—and the next, you find...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 28, 2025


When Caregiving Shifts: Walking With My Mother After Dementia
For the past several years, my mother devoted her life to caring for her own mom—my grandmother—as dementia slowly took more and more of...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 22, 2025


Effective Co-Parenting: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Children
Co-parenting isn’t always easy—especially when emotions, history, and different parenting styles are involved. Yet, for children to...

Tammy Dukette
Aug 12, 2025
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