Lisa Allred comes to SAS with a long history of working with families throughout the lifespan. After receiving her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest Universtity and her Masters in Social Work from UNC-CH, her career began as a child therapist focusing on parenting, anxiety and trauma. She then moved into college counseling where she emphasized student wellness and balance.
I guess it started even before Finn, my 22-year-old, was born. My sisters and I agreed to put our holiday budgets towards buying things for our parents that they needed rather than gifts for each other. One year it was a new mattress, one year a dryer, it was utilitarian,
Changes and conflict happening in our world impact each of us in unique ways, causing strife and uncertainty. This can leave us feeling unsure of what to say, who to say it to, and how to find support. I don’t keep it a secret that I am the parent of an
About a year ago, my adult child told their grandfather that they had chosen a new name and were using the pronouns “they/them.” This was the day before a family beach trip. My child told him that they would correct him if he got it wrong, not to be judgmental,
