Eating Together, Being Together

Mindfulness

How to Encourage Our Kids to Eat Greens

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on April 19, 2024

We can support eating mindfulness with ongoing conversations about healthy food choices, transparency about food, and building connection by preparing and sharing food together.

We can support eating mindfulness with ongoing conversations about healthy food choices, transparency about food, and building connection by preparing and sharing food together.

Empathy

'Step' Is 'Pets' Spelled Backward: Step Toward Empathy

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on March 7, 2024

Volunteering and caring for a pet are acts of empathy encouraging us to connect with others. Let's take a step forward (pets backward) toward empathy.

Volunteering and caring for a pet are acts of empathy encouraging us to connect with others. Let's take a step forward (pets backward) toward empathy.

Relationships

Games, Cupcakes and Love: How to Bond With Those You Love

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on February 11, 2024

This Valentine’s Day I’m challenging us to bake out of ourselves and play the “I love you because…” game with someone we care about. Making Shirley Temple Cupcakes can guide us.

This Valentine’s Day I’m challenging us to bake out of ourselves and play the “I love you because…” game with someone we care about. Making Shirley Temple Cupcakes can guide us.

Parenting

Parenting Power vs. Electrical Power in a Device Laden World

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on January 12, 2024

Tensions are on the rise about how much time our kids can spend on their devices. There are pros and cons. Where does that leave parents?

Tensions are on the rise about how much time our kids can spend on their devices. There are pros and cons. Where does that leave parents?

Mental Health Stigma

Honoring Loss: Tribute to Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on December 16, 2023

The world lost a friend with the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Maybe one way to deal with loss is to honor it.

The world lost a friend with the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Maybe one way to deal with loss is to honor it.

Forgiveness

The Give in Forgiveness

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on November 19, 2023

As we stop and give thanks for what we have, perhaps we can also make a shift to support an open emotional space of loving possibility.

As we stop and give thanks for what we have, perhaps we can also make a shift to support an open emotional space of loving possibility.

Beauty

I’m Beautiful, Banana Bread!

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on November 3, 2023

Can we look at beauty not as something we strive toward, but as something that brings us back to the essence of who we are, embracing qualities that move us to be ourselves?

Can we look at beauty not as something we strive toward, but as something that brings us back to the essence of who we are, embracing qualities that move us to be ourselves?

Time Management

The Multi-task of Balancing Time and Sharing Time

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on October 11, 2023

For many of us, time is a scarce resource. One strategy is to think about balancing time and sharing time. Here are some ways to start.

For many of us, time is a scarce resource. One strategy is to think about balancing time and sharing time. Here are some ways to start.

Anxiety

Transitions Can Be Tricky

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on September 15, 2023

Transitions can be tricky. We might feel anxious when we don’t know how they’ll turn out. Self-compassion can give us grace rather than self-criticism.

Transitions can be tricky. We might feel anxious when we don’t know how they’ll turn out. Self-compassion can give us grace rather than self-criticism.

Perfectionism

The Imperfection of Perfectionism

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on August 21, 2023

Contrary to its lure, being perfect doesn't serve us. It can take us away from who we are and fill us with unobtainable expectations.

Contrary to its lure, being perfect doesn't serve us. It can take us away from who we are and fill us with unobtainable expectations.

Friends

Make a Comeback With Disco and Friendship

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on July 26, 2023

Friendship cultivates a sense of support and connection. It's even good for our health. Maybe it's time to let friendship make a comeback in our lives.

Friendship cultivates a sense of support and connection. It's even good for our health. Maybe it's time to let friendship make a comeback in our lives.

Parenting

Fun Family Activities for Summer Downtime Moments

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on June 30, 2023

Wondering what to do with your kids during downtime summer moments? These activities are all about ways to have fun together.

Wondering what to do with your kids during downtime summer moments? These activities are all about ways to have fun together.

Happiness

The Hope of Change

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on June 7, 2023

Are there things you want to change in your life but aren't sure how to do so? Embrace the power of change.

Are there things you want to change in your life but aren't sure how to do so? Embrace the power of change.

Career

Working It Out to Have It Work Out

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on May 16, 2023

How can we build mutuality in our relationships? There are ways to work through day-to-day glitches in otherwise healthy relationships.

How can we build mutuality in our relationships? There are ways to work through day-to-day glitches in otherwise healthy relationships.

Laughter

Go for Joy

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on April 21, 2023

Are there experiences that interfere with your life feeling joyful? These ideas are all about ways to go for joy.

Are there experiences that interfere with your life feeling joyful? These ideas are all about ways to go for joy.

Depression

Sourful Is Powerful

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on March 28, 2023

Do you find yourself going along with things you really don't want to do? Find your sour power to be more you in the moment.

Do you find yourself going along with things you really don't want to do? Find your sour power to be more you in the moment.

Adolescence

Keeping Wonder Alive

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on March 8, 2023

How do we keep wonder alive while also doing what we need to do? Wonder can happen around preparing and sharing food as shown in this recipe.

How do we keep wonder alive while also doing what we need to do? Wonder can happen around preparing and sharing food as shown in this recipe.