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Reframing Anxiety for Neurodivergent Brains
Anxiety isn’t a flaw — it’s a message. Especially for neurodivergent brains, anxiety often signals overwhelm, not weakness. In this post, I explore how listening to anxiety (not fighting it) can help you build self-trust, unmask safely, and move toward deeper healing. You are not broken — you are brave.
Dawn Holiski
Aug 55 min read
Anxious Parent? How PACE Helps You Connect With Your Teen (Without Losing Yourself)
Feeling anxious while parenting teenagers? The PACE parenting approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) helps you manage worry, reduce conflict, and strengthen relationships. Discover how to stay calm and connected, even in tough parenting moments.
Dawn Holiski
Jul 284 min read
Parenting Through the Panic: How to Help Teens Sit with Anxiety Without Fixing It
Struggling with parenting anxiety in Los Angeles or West Hollywood? Learn how to support anxious kids by understanding the 10 Rules of Anxiety and Intolerance of Uncertainty. This post shares practical tools to model calm, embrace the unknown, and build emotional resilience—without needing all the answers.
Dawn Holiski
Jul 55 min read
My Journey From Stage to Therapy Room
From backstage to the therapy room, I’ve learned that healing—like theatre—is a collaborative act. I support clients navigating identity, trauma, and life transitions through individual and group therapy. Whether you're rewriting your story or facing a new chapter, you don't have to do it alone. Let's take the next step together.
Dawn Holiski
May 54 min read
Coping with Birthdays While Grieving: Self-Care Tips & Personal Reflections
Grief isn’t linear. It shows up when it wants to, reshaping the meaning of our days.
Dawn Holiski
Mar 123 min read
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the LGBTQ+ Community: A Social Ecological Approach
Exploring IPV in the LGBTQ+ community through a Social Ecological lens to understand its complexities & provide tailored, affirming support
Dawn Holiski
Oct 21, 20246 min read
Why Caregiver Mental Health Matters: Supporting Your Family’s Well-Being
Discover how caring for your own mental health can positively impact your teen’s well-being and create a healthier family environment.
Dawn Holiski
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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