
Size of the Problem
Articles, Tara GarrattSize of the Problem
I think that one of the parts of social thinking that everyone can relate to is deciding how big a problem really is. There is no doubt that determining the size of the problem can be frustrating as there is often a misalignment…

Learning to be Flexible
Articles, Tara GarrattWhen my turn rolls around for writing the blog, I inevitably face writers block. What do people want to read about? What would be helpful? One of my colleagues suggested that I write about something that I spend a lot of time focusing…

Doing the Hard Thing
Articles, Tara Garratt
I often find writing blog posts to be a challenging exercise. It is not challenging because I have no interests, because I have many (sometimes too many), nor is it challenging because I have no areas of passion, because again, this…

Navigating the Holiday Season
Articles, Tara GarrattI love holiday seasons! Those special days like Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Halloween, etc., are often not just a single day for me. There are so many things to do, people to see, activities to participate in;…

Dream with Me
Articles, Tara GarrattWhen it is my turn to submit the Wildflowers Therapy Blog, I am always at a loss for what to write about. It was suggested that I write about something that I discuss with clients regularly. I contemplated writing about “flexible thinking”…

Challenge of Giving
Articles, Tara GarrattGenerosity is one of the key aspects of a healthy society. It is part of the wheel of life. Giving to others is exceedingly important for societal and personal well being. We are never too young or too old to practice generosity. As we move…

3 Ways to Learn AND Have Fun this Summer!
Articles, Tara GarrattSummer is fast approaching and this year parents are asking what they can do to help their children and youths both catch up and be prepared for the next school year. This year, maybe more than most years, is a time for balance. Going full…

Covid and the Mid-Winter Blues
Articles, Tara GarrattFebruary is the PERFECT month for the Family Day holiday. Although we have been blessed with a warmer than typical January, February thus far has been COLD. The cold weather plus the restrictions on gatherings make it perfect for spending…

My Two Truths
Articles, Tara GarrattWe are living in crazy, unprecedented times. Most of us have never lived in a global pandemic, and from my experiences over the past six months, there are two certain truths that I can found; everything takes longer and, I second guess pretty…
