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Dear Donna Series

In these recordings, I shares some of my most challenging moments with my two strong willed, sensitive boys with holistic psychotherapist Donna Scott, MSW, LCS. Donna gives me feedback and guidance for the reality of imperfect, conscious parenting from the perspective of a therapist who has been helping families and children for forty years! Donna helped me in a time of absolute crisis and we wanted to share some vulnerable conversations in the hope that they will help you, too.

Our focus is to respond to and parent our children in a way that encourages their best possible emotional and mental health- navigating the messy imperfect responses that we often have and our own healing that accompanies the parenting journey.

More about Donna: Donna began as a certified play therapist but branched into adult psychotherapy as she began to realize that one of the most effective ways to support a child was to also work with the parents, which drastically improves the outcome for the child. She has a broad spectrum of experience, having studied various models of therapy including heart assisted therapy, play therapy, EFT (also known as tapping), classical behavioral therapy, family system therapy, and humanistic therapies.  Donna blends her years of experience with her spiritually integrated psychotherapy.  

*** If you have parenting questions for Donna, you are welcome to submit them to heywiseandwild@gmail.com. This is actually an incredible opportunity to receive guidance for your family. Please be sure to include any relevant details regarding your child’s age, their current struggles/behaviors, any challenging situations in the home or other environments right now, and how this differs from their normal behavior, The more specific you are, the more Donna can help you! ***

Dear Donna Episode 1: Explosive Emotions & Play Therapy

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Dear Donna Episode 2: Your parental Superpower

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Dear Donna Episode 3: Anger & Boundaries

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Disclaimer:

The content provided on this website and in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Donna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey, this podcast and website do not establish a therapist-client relationship.

If you are in need of mental health support, please consult with a qualified mental health provider in your area. Never disregard professional psychological or medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or read on this website.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Use of this content is at your own risk, and we make no guarantees or warranties regarding the accuracy, applicability, or completeness of the information shared.

Any people or scenarios mentioned are composites or changed to insure confidentiality.