FROM THE DESK OF MARI GRANDE

Welcome to my blog. These blog posts are meant to provide resources, explain what some common terms are in the therapy world and break down what that even means…
Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Summer: A Deep Dive into the ‘Mother Wound.’
My favorite part of summer is the lighter clothing, letting...
Read MoreJune: Celebrating History, Traditions, and Personal Growth
June is best known for heralding the start of summer...
Read MoreEmbracing the Season of Slowing Down
As the temperatures drop, the Western Hemisphere prepares for a...
Read MoreFinding Balance: Overcoming Overwhelm in the Summer Months while Healing from the Mother Wound
The summer months bring a unique blend of joy and...
Read MoreEmbracing Anger: A Journey of Self-Understanding and Healing
At first, this blog started out about the need to...
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Daughters…
Are Mother Wounds exclusive? Picky? Gender-specific? I don’t think so,...
Read MoreThe Power of Friendships Between Women
Self-reflection and healing are difficult tasks made harder if we...
Read MoreClinical Considerations with Daughters of Critical Mothers
Most women come into being with hope, warmth, and playfulness....
Read MoreUnderstanding The Mother Wound: Signs, Symptoms, and Steps to Recovery
A mother’s presence is a powerful thing. It has the...
Read MoreFocusing, What It Means in “Therapy Terms”
The word Focusing means something very specific in the therapy...
Read MoreThe “F” Words (Fight, Flight, Freeze)
We all have one, a Central Autonomic Nervous System. We...
Read MoreEMDR Therapy Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery
EMDR as a tool used in therapy has gained increasing...
Read MoreHow to Calm Anxiety, an Art Therapist Shares a Way to Help
People often feel anxiety is a horrible thing. It can...
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