An Open Letter To The Parents of My Child and Adolescent Clients
But do you ever wonder what goes on in my head at the end of the day when I go home after working with your child? Do you wonder how I...
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Your Anxiety Monster is Calling
We often think as our anxiety as a monster lurking under our bed that only gets bigger as we get older. He feeds on our insecurities,...
The Unavoidable Guilt of Screen Time
Child on cell phone As the parent of two preschoolers, it often feels like parental guilt is a staple in my day-to-day routines. I feel...
Suicide: What to Know
What Are The Warning Signs of Suicide? Excessive sadness or moodiness: Long-lasting sadness, mood swings, and unexpected rage....
The Back-to-School Reset
Set the tone. Parents wear many hats. A parent fulfills every role in the home from peacemaker to entertainer to chef. It is because of...
What To Consider Before Letting Your Child Have a Sleepover
Family Sleepover Policy First ground rule in our home when it comes to sleepovers is, we must know the child and the child’s parents...
So We Got the Diagnosis of Autism…. Now What?
Every Child is Different Recognize that every child is different. The thing about this diagnosis is that it is a spectrum and covers a...
When the Outside Doesn’t Match the Inside: Bipolar Disorder
The Bipolar High! During those highs, you have so much energy. Even with little to no sleep, you feel like you can tackle anything and...
Physical Needs and Emotional Needs
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is typically one of the first things taught in Psychology 101 courses. Have you seen his pyramid of needs...
The Cycle of Anger
The Cycle The first event that occurs during the cycle of anger is the triggering event. This is an occurrence that triggers an...
When You Just Can’t Figure Out The Right Words: Sand Tray Therapy
Feedback from this therapy has been phenomenal! I personally have used it with individuals who have been through trauma, abuse, or...
My Child is Gay… Now What?
You are probably familiar with these words as they are becoming more common in mainstream society. But if you or someone you love doesn’t...
How To Appropriately Utilize Rewards and Punishments
The theme for focusing on solutions is: What is the problem and what is the solution? Children are excellent problem solvers and have...
The Truth About Health Anxiety
As a therapist, health anxiety is something that I have battled for the past ten years. In my mind, a headache may turn into a brain...
Your Superpower
Last month brimmed with exciting entertainment ventures from the franchises Game of Thrones and Marvel Entertainment. The global...
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
NPD involves a pattern of egotistical behavior, a lack of empathy, and an extreme need for admiration. Others often describe people with...
Child Abuse Awareness Month
There are many different types of child abuse. Knowing the signs may help you save a child’s life. Neglect Neglect, the most common form...
What Is Psychosocial Development?
Stage One- Trust vs. Mistrust (ages birth-one year) This is the stage Erikson describes as the dependence stage. An infant is absolutely...
Ask a Boring Question, Get a Boring Response.
20 questions to ask our children instead of, “How was your day?” Can anyone relate? What’s so lame about this question? The problem with...
Parenting Success begins with You
As parents, we embrace the pressures of parenting because we want the best for our children. The good news is that parenting does not...
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