Dawn J. Williamson, LCSW Dawn J. Williamson, LCSW

Thoughts

Butterfly Breathing

Deep breaths to blow away frustration




Teaching Persistence

Persistence? Lucky for you that's what I like! Some days we don't feel like doing anything, but try and try, and you'll come out on top. Don't believe me? Just watch!





Move Your Body

Remember to get some movement between zoom meetings!



Handlin Tantrums

When ten minutes feels like a lifetime, Cookie Monster learns to breathe through a tantrum.





Book Recommendation

"La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. A little peace and quiet would make it just right.
So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as their mayor. Before long, singing of any kind is outlawed. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle!

But there is one noisy rooster who doesn't give two mangos about this mayor's silly rules. Instead, he does what roosters were born to do.

He sings:
"Kee-kee-ree-KEE!"

Carmen Deedy's masterfully crafted allegory and Eugene Yelchin's bright, whimsical mixed-media paintings celebrate the spirit of freedom -- and the courage of those who are born to sing at any cost."

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Book Recommendation 

Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be an incredibly difficult process. Tear Soup by Pat Schiebert and Chuck DeKlyen aims to validate grief and is appropriate for all ages.


Book Recommendation

What Do You Do With a Problem?  by Kobi Yamada is "a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself." (Amazon Description)


Book Recommendation

City Dog, Country Frog  by Mo Willems is a story about loss and friendship. Amazon Link


Belly Breathing

Sesame Street says it best!



Book Recommendation

Strictly No Elephants tells a beautiful story of inclusivity, welcome, kindness, and celebrating our differences to all who enjoy this book. Amazon Link


The Meaning of Mindfulness


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