Will medicine fix my child? As a therapist, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to know when to medicate a child for behavioral or psychological disorders. There are several red flags for when it is time to make that appointment.
Read MoreAs a counselor, one of the most common questions I am asked is whether I think someone needs therapy. My response is that if they are asking, and willing to work, then some counseling could help. Here are some signs that you might need therapy.
Read MoreWhen games selected are more intense or violent and are played for large amounts of time that exclude the player from other interactions and activities, this may fit the pattern for addictive behavior.
Read MoreChoosing happiness includes the hard work of being yourself without comparison to others, letting go of grudges and the burden of accumulation, and caring well for ourselves and those around us.
Read MoreMarriage is hard work, and couples will face many challenges over the years. Couples grow together through these experiences until the challenge is the marriage, itself. Here are some tips for taking the first steps for saving your marriage…
Read MoreLiving with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be a challenge. Without a cure, daily living focuses on a variety of skills that manage symptoms and improve functioning. Sometimes medication and therapy can help, but here are some everyday tips.
Read MoreThe first thing to do with social anxiety is identify patterns of fearful thoughts and challenge them with facts, while keeping calm with deep breathing or other relaxation techniques.
Read MoreCuriosity and experience are the keys to learning, but what happens when your child isn’t afraid of anything?
Read MoreSymptoms of anxiety might include, feeling like something bad is going to happen, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, trembling, feeling like you are losing control, tight throat, shaking, heart racing, specific fears, or dizziness.
Read MoreDivorce is a big adjustment for a child and doesn't end their relationship with the other parent. Your own emotions or your ex-spouse's behavior may make it a challenge to talk with your child about the other parent. Here are some tips.
Read MoreGrief is hard. It is hard because it hurts. It is hard because we sometimes do not know how to grieve. It is hard to maintain a normal “real life” at the same time.
Read MoreRecent natural disasters and school shootings have touched many of us. Here are 10 tips for talking to your children about tragedy.
Read MoreFears may be specific and small, or vague and big . Some you may be able to avoid most of the time, and others may come up in work or social settings . Here are some ways to conquer your fears and get back to living life.
Read MoreLife can be very hard and overwhelming. Sometimes all a person needs is a few new skills to stay in tip-top mental shape.
Read MoreWithdrawal symptoms are caused by the sudden ceasing or decreasing of prescription or recreational drugs following chemical dependency. Chemical dependency means that a substance has been used or misused for a considerable length of time.
Read MoreMost of us can think of time we wish we would have treated someone better. Learning from these experiences will help us really do so. It's important for all of us — parents, teachers, counselors and kids — to put a stop to bullying.
Read MoreAttention Deficit Disorder is a popular term that describes many behaviors in children, but also affects adults. ADD is caused by a combination of genetic, nutritional, and social factors.
Read MoreStress is “feeling” like more is demanded from you than what is possible to get done.
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