E13: I had no idea how to process uncomfortable emotions...until recently

Confession: I didn’t learn how to process my emotions until my mental health crisis when Lane was in 7th grade. To those of you who are emotionally healthy, that may sound crazy.  But it’s true.  I share how music therapy helped me process emotions, as well as a helpful analogy to understand why processing your feelings is so important.  You'll also hear about Lane's first concert experiences and extracurricular activities.   Included in this episode:*my mental health crisis and how music helped me*Lane dancing to banda music at a party*music is a constant in our lives*Lane's first concert: Kids Bop at Red Rocks Amphitheater*NF concert in 8th grade*NF's song Happy really hit when I was at my lowest*Therapy in a Nutshell: fish processing plant analogy*Lane's extracurricular activities through the years: capoeira, gymnastics, soccer, baseball, flag football, football, drumming SHOW NOTES:Hope music video- NFHappy music video- NFTherapy In A Nutshell- Emma McAdam LMFTHow We Feel appTalk to me! Click here to provide feedbackThanks for listening, Beloveds.  Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will?   Keep advocating for your child.  And, most importantly, stay tenacious!PODCAST RECOMMENDATION:The TBRI PodcastQUICK VIDEOS TO WATCH:Karyn Purvis Institute of Child DevelopmentBOOK RECOMMENDATION:The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah NaishResources on suicide prevention:Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.- Call or text 988- Chat at 988lifeline.org Connect with a trained crisis counselor...