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heatherdemirlmsw
May 24, 20233 min read
Befriending your Nervous System
This article was originally published in the 26th issue of IWI Lifestyle Magazine, June 2023. After the recent earthquakes [in Turkey],...
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heatherdemirlmsw
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Coping with the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
The recent earthquake in southern Turkey has caused devastation to so many families throughout the country. Even those who have not been...
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heatherdemirlmsw
Apr 7, 20217 min read
Let’s Play! Helping our Kids Navigate the Challenges of Winning and Losing
April 4, 2021 @parentingwithpresence “You win some; you lose some.” This age-old axiom may appear simplistic at first, and yet it...
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heatherdemirlmsw
Dec 2, 20207 min read
Insightfulness in Parenting: A Vital Practice
In preparing for the monthly attachment-based parenting group I facilitate here in Istanbul, Turkey, I was brought face-to-face with some...
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heatherdemirlmsw
Oct 23, 20206 min read
Needles & Blood: Preparing your Child for Medical Procedures
It’s that time again, the time all of us with small children dread: shots. When my kids were babies, they were easily distractible;...
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heatherdemirlmsw
Nov 26, 20183 min read
Exploring Anger
As a therapist and a person who has had to work hard to develop my own emotional intelligence, one of my goals as a mother is to help my...
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