Blogs by Kathryn Wright
Writing is one of my passions. I have written for multiple publications, and also for myself, for many years. The subjects may be far and varied but they are usually about the common human conditions. Many of my posts have been published in school newsletters, local newspapers and more. If you enjoy my writing, please sign up and you’ll be emailed whatever I have written during that month. If you have any feedback on anything I’ve written, please email me at kathryn@kathrynwright.co.nz.
Waters of change
Acceptance doesn’t have to mean being ok with something. It doesn’t mean that you like it or want it. Accepting something that we cannot control is to have willingness to experience what just is.
Emotional invalidation
When your child comes to you with what might be perceived as an over-reaction or appears to be reacting to something in a way that you don’t agree with, it’s easy to get stuck in the trap of invalidating them.
Unhooking from “sticky” thoughts
It’s really normal for kids to have thoughts that seem to control everything they do. It’s also normal to not even question this - what we think must be correct. This is a subject that often comes into my room - with all ages -