by Tami Teshima | Oct 28, 2026 | Mental Health
When we think about how people respond to danger, we’ve probably heard of “fight or flight.” But did you know there are other ways people may respond to threatening or overwhelming situations? Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are commonly referred to...
by Tami Teshima | Sep 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric mental health clinicianDuncan Lake Therapy Collective When someone you care about is experiencing depression, it can be hard to know what to do. You may worry about saying the wrong thing, wonder whether you should give them space, or...
by Tami Teshima | Sep 17, 2026 | Sensory Skills
Bedtime asks a lot of a child’s nervous system. They’re transitioning away from play and activity, moving through routines like bathing and brushing teeth, changing into pajamas, and eventually being expected to lie still and fall asleep. For many children, bedtime...
by Tami Teshima | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner and Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective I don’t think that there is a parent on Earth that doesn’t want their child to be resilient. We want them to handle disappointment, recover when...
by Tami Teshima | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
When some adults think about therapy, they picture someone experiencing a mental health crisis or living with a serious mental health condition. While therapy can absolutely provide support during those times, that’s only part of the story. The truth is, many...
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