<?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[BrightNest Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brightnest Counseling]]></description><link>https://www.brightnestcounseling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:13:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brightnestcounseling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Boundary Setting Without Guilt: Why It's Hard and How to Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know you need to say no. You know the boundary is reasonable. You know you're allowed to have needs. And yet — the moment you actually set the limit, the guilt shows up anyway. If that sounds familiar, you're not broken and you're not bad at boundaries. Here's where that guilt actually comes from — and how to start moving through it.]]></description><link>https://www.brightnestcounseling.com/post/boundary-setting-without-guilt-why-it-s-hard-and-how-to-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26e64bbcf454bfefdb768a</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting Support]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f2e25c53a964de5bf2a0520f56519d1.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_922,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Zawko</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Play Therapy — and Is It Right for Your Child?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your child is struggling — with big emotions, behavioral changes, withdrawal, or something you can't quite name — you may have heard the term "play therapy" and wondered what it actually means. It's one of the most common questions parents ask before reaching out, and it's a good one. Here's what it involves and how to know if it might be the right fit for your child.]]></description><link>https://www.brightnestcounseling.com/post/what-is-play-therapy-and-is-it-right-for-your-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26dbc6579005354a9bf4bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Play Therapy Basics]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:20:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ae45_948d7df2582c4e9abba072c1d3fd7a99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_408,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Zawko</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>