https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-03-08 https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/blog/bookrecskids monthly 0.5 2022-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/43b2e904-b688-4a56-8edf-40ebc45a213d/69CDAA87-3EE8-42DD-8E5D-B49BBC25C860.jpeg Blog - Book Recs: kid edition - 3. Many Shapes of Clay by Kenesha Sneed What a beautiful book about grief!! The first time I read this book I cried. This book taps right into loss and sadness, and how it effects both parents and children. This book also speaks to hope and healing, and the importance of honoring our losses. Also, the art is stunning and truly brings the story to life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/ba0231ef-d2bb-4caf-ade0-9988cc22f77a/43B1329A-94A1-495C-9B00-6B2F73762160.jpeg Blog - Book Recs: kid edition - 4. Roaring Mad Riley by Allison Szczecinski, M.Ed. This book is a great book that talks about anger! I love this book because we can identify a specific trigger, feelings, and body sensations that come along with anger. This book also talks about how feeling angry is okay, and also needing to be safe with our anger as to not hurt ourselves or others. This book also shows wonderful use of coping skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/6ac27643-dab2-4567-94cf-650d97f8a6d7/85ED5D82-1749-453C-A169-804E404A8ABF.jpeg Blog - Book Recs: kid edition - Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia I use this book at least every week! It is one of my favorites, and my “go to” when beginning to talk about the connection between feelings and the body. Throughout the book there are little exercises to try which help practice and strengthen the mind body connection. This book also identifies some coping skills like breathing, and seeking support from others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/2fdfe3bb-68fd-4be6-8d22-5e0f56cc6e33/8C2536C4-E2BE-487A-93D2-6529DE585CD8.jpeg Blog - Book Recs: kid edition - 2. The Friend I Need by Gabi Garcia Here’s another great book by Gabi Garcia! This book does a wonderful job of showing how negative thoughts show up in the lives of little ones. This book introduces the idea of self-compassion and talks about how we help and support our friends- and in turn how we can help and support ourselves. Other great themes in the book relate to taking responsibility for our actions, and acknowledging (rather than ignoring) big emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/c0fc2f16-40a2-4d19-8308-8584569760ab/1C9ED834-27A7-410E-9FF3-753F0173C5C7.jpeg Blog - Book Recs: kid edition - 5. When Dinosaurs Die by Laurie Krasny Brown Talking about death is hard, and talking about death with kids can feel overwhelming and scary. This book does a wonderful job of talking factually about life and death, while also approaching topics such as ways people might die, the various thoughts and feelings we might have when someone dies, and ways different families and cultures honor their loved ones. https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/blog/whatistfcbt monthly 0.5 2022-05-06 https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/blog/whatispcit monthly 0.5 2023-03-08 https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/home daily 1.0 2024-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/1656772959804-FBXJTXG8SHJ061S760CF/IMG_7992+2.JPG Home https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/therapy daily 0.75 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/1645381628503-6WOCDDN707MFVEJ8O072/unsplash-image-4CQ3sEkV-TE.jpg How can therapy help? - Therapy can provide a non-judgmental space for children and teens Being a child or teen can be hard. Navigating life in a world where adults often don’t see situations through a “kid” lens can feel frustrating and isolating. This can lead to behaviors that may cause worry or concern for adults and caregivers. I like to think of behavior as a language- sometimes that behavior is external (yelling, breaking rules, defiance, etc), and sometimes that behavior is internal (isolation, negative core beliefs, shutting down etc), but the behavior is trying to say something. Often that “something” can be missed by parents, caregivers, and other adults in their lives, continuing the cycle of feeling shutdown and misunderstood. If this sounds like your child or teen, therapy may be a space for them to identify and process these emotions, and learn new ways to communicate their needs to others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/1645382462309-6VS8VJAXXGQ8P8NUAG42/unsplash-image-vs6a4EHj_Ro.jpg How can therapy help? - Therapy can help you invest in the relationship between you and your child Sometimes the day to day of life can get in the way of enjoying our children - their sweet personalities, their kindness, their creativity. Sometimes life can feel so overwhelming that all we can focus on is survival, maintaining the status quo, so nothing gets “worse,” but that also means nothing is changing. When this happens it becomes so much easier to focus on the negative. This can often lead parents to feel defeated, frustrated, and burnt out. If you feel like you are constantly redirecting, butting heads, or arguing with your child or adolescent, or feel that your current distress tolerance can’t manage the various needs of your child- family therapy may be for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/1645382241496-4AC1LRX8WN6FX48XVAWW/unsplash-image-EnEo2JM0juM.jpg How can therapy help? - Therapy can help improve the relationship with your partner to best support the needs of your family The way we grow up impacts so many of our beliefs, values, and overall understanding of the world. Each family has its own culture, and as we become adults, begin partnerships, and combine more than one family culture, those values and beliefs can be challenged. As we become parents, or incorporate new partnerships into established family systems, the “partnership” sometimes becomes neglected. This can result in conflicts in parenting ideas and choices, one parent taking on most of the disciplinary roles or household responsibilities, or parents feeling as if they are being “played” against each other. When this happens, arguments happen- between you and your partner, as well as increased challenges between parents and children. If this sounds like your experience, and you're looking to improve or change the overall functioning of your family unit, family therapy may be helpful. https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/services daily 0.75 2026-01-01 https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-03-27 https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/aboutme daily 0.75 2025-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/ce8e4f4c-5f62-4ca1-87e3-f8678c0feaae/IMG_8041.JPG About Me Sabrie Hawkins, LPC Hello and welcome! I am Sabrie (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 9 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in outpatient community mental health and private practice settings. My time with clients often focuses on communication patterns, boundaries, and processing feelings and experiences related to trauma and grief. I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and have completed training requirements for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I come from a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning I heavily value the therapeutic relationship, and view therapy as a collaborative approach between myself and my clients. I believe that the client is the expert on their own lived experience, and my role is to listen to and support my clients as they explore the many ways their experiences have influenced their views of self. I also come from a systems approach, meaning I view individuals not just as isolated stand alone people, but as part of a larger system. The system including the family system, as well as larger societal systems such as community impact and care, and oppressive systems that impact so many individuals, children, and families. I believe in the value of trauma informed, inclusive, and affirming care for my clients. Thank you for trusting me to guide you in the process of growth and healing for your child and family. Outside of my time as a therapist I enjoy gardening and sewing. Allowing myself space to explore creatively has been a great act of love and self-care towards myself. I hope that you are able to offer yourself the same love and care throughout our time together, as you and your family learn new ways to communicate, love, and grow. https://hawkinstherapyservices.com/supervision daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002a55639b095bdb71f59e/f00aa5b2-5b59-42c5-ab16-a14fd415e29b/IMG_8049.jpg