<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kim Scott Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Scott Counseling]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottmft.com/therapeuticmusings</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:31:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Free from Relationship Patterns That Keep You Stuck ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself having the same argument with your partner over and over again? Maybe it starts with something small: "Slow down, you're driving too close to that car!" "Stop telling me how to drive!" Within seconds, a simple concern turns into a full-blown argument. Feelings are hurt, defenses go up, and both people walk away feeling misunderstood. Most couples can relate to some version of this interaction. The details may be different, but the pattern often feels familiar. One...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/breaking-free-from-relationship-patterns-that-keep-you-stuck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21e1da1f44c606b37538a5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f07929625cd34d74935d77a729d89616~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyspan: Expanding Life, Not Just Lengthening It - Inspired by the work of Dr. Kerry Burnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[As our clients age, one question often rises quietly to the surface: How much time do I have left? For some, this question brings fear or dread. For others, a kind of acceptance or even hope. Many also worry that their healthspan  won’t match their lifespan , leaving them facing years marked by pain, limitation, or dependence. But there is another, far more empowering question we can invite into the room: How much joy is available to me in the time I have? This is where the concept of Joyspan...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/joyspan-expanding-life-not-just-lengthening-it-inspired-by-the-work-of-dr-kerry-burnight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e159df9e117b67ff83003e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:14:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_db866c626d68450c9e2fd279deb392d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Calm in a Time of Change &#38; a Polarized Political Climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, our political climate has become increasingly polarized. Many people—especially those whose views differ from those in power—are left feeling anxious, uncertain, and even fearful about the future. When I use the term political climate, I’m referring to the overall attitudes, cooperation, and conflict that shape our political and social lives. In other words, it’s how politics feel in our everyday experience. Right now, that experience often feels tense and divided....]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/finding-calm-in-a-time-of-change-a-polarized-political-climate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d6b9c24c8425dc7bf7fbeb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:59:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5e22b8ce31bd4751b660b52ea9f4e9fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Caregiving: When Your Client is Caring for an Aging Loved One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Crisis of Care Caretaking is a reality that touches many of us—whether we’re supporting aging parents, grandparents, or...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/navigating-caregiving-when-your-client-is-caring-for-an-aging-loved-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68252036318e903b93cb194b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 23:28:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8425ecadf47444dfb40f79663d4cb9c5.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Menopause: Insights from The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that a significant percentage of women experience cognitive and/or emotional symptoms during the menopause transition? Some...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/exploring-menopause-insights-from-the-new-menopause-by-dr-mary-claire-haver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fec33ad2b5eeef5fc9f207</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:56:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7c7714727ea34eb0bd7a5fd0ac3113fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Therapy with Older Adults and Their Adult Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January’s column, 6 Tips to Help Parents of Adult Kids Build Strong Relationships, I shared practical advice for strengthening bonds...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/family-therapy-with-older-adults-and-their-adult-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9dbb7bb19256df9f23349</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:01:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bd4afab5d7774a77b19f9ed2e5fab8e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Everyday Forgetfulness and Cognitive Changes in Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clients often worry about memory lapses, like forgetting why they walked into a room or turning the wrong way when heading to the...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/understanding-everyday-forgetfulness-and-cognitive-changes-in-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d0b5ed427ecc2a6cf7467c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:27:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4ded471c15b34abbb532b0ee4f60e4b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Complex Landscape of Gray Divorce: Understanding the Phenomenon and Its Implications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently I talked to a friend I hadn’t seen since pre-covid days. Upon reconnecting I learned that she and her husband had divorced.  I...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/navigating-the-complex-landscape-of-gray-divorce-understanding-the-phenomenon-and-its-implications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67aa76089646a4d9ab63b6f9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:06:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_640f088bdec74e6e92bf85b0301d2e6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Peace and Belonging: EMDR for Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[As our clients journey through the later chapters of life, the aging process often brings a blend of opportunities for reflection and...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/finding-peace-and-belonging-emdr-for-older-adults</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679d50a18f4af8f9ed13fcc1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7decc5e4c98f466faae73df206b2fb62~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Tips to Help Parents of Adult Kids Build Strong and Satisfying Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support around their relationships with their adult children. 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As we caught up, she shared an...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/the-power-of-companionship-finding-connection-in-unexpected-places</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a1f4529aa3000b37a662</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:04:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bbc2568ad8a04c00930376dc590304e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Words: Rethinking How We Describe Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I listened to Miley Cyrus's song, "I Used to Be Young," I found myself reflecting on the words we use to describe ourselves—and our...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/the-power-of-words-rethinking-how-we-describe-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fedab2b9951ac098f43c87</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:20:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e9b1e2a6a6794888abe7254d12653422~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscover the Joy of Play in Your Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frequently, couples come to therapy feeling disconnected from each other, bored in their relationship, like workmates or business...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/rediscover-the-joy-of-play-in-your-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bf8b56db4f3b96c43b83a8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:41:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_dd307284ef204370baba1b2e83563c6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body Image As We Age: From Dissatisfaction to Acceptance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dissatisfaction to Acceptance In the height of summer, aka bathing suit season, it seemed like a perfect time to delve into the subject...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/body-image-as-we-age-from-dissatisfaction-to-acceptance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669ea78fc23135e4930c428b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_41364f3770676337764867~mv2_d_3483_5217_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Joy: The Importance of Play for Our Older Clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer unfolds, it’s the perfect time to talk about helping our older clients bring more play into their lives. The lyrics from the...]]></description><link>https://www.kimscottcounseling.com/post/rediscovering-joy-the-importance-of-play-for-our-older-clients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666a2e63a7e854b4eec42ba8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:31:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bed9eb_01d16ad8a7354a13ad1594c39811c074~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Scott, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Tapestry of Life: Reflections on "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I approached my 60’s, a mix of emotions accompanied me. 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