Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Validation: The Parenting Tool that Helps Kids Learn Emotion Regulation Skills
Validation is one of the most powerful parenting tools, and yet it is often left out of traditional behavioral parent training programs. In general, behavioral parent training programs focus on…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Treating Children with Anxiety: A Case Presentation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a 12 year old girl
I look at my schedule and see I have a new patient intake this week. I am going to meet with the parents of a girl in middle school and…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Parent Modeling: Helping parents improve their children’s behaviors
This pandemic has been hard on families in a lot of ways. Being an employee, a chef, a maid, a home repair expert, a teacher and a parent 24 hours…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Power of Talking
As the new school year approaches and families begin to feel the stress of having to decide, among other things, which learning option is best for them, there is one…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
8 Week Emotion Regulation Group for Parents and Children Ages 8-10
Over the course of 8 weeks, children ages 8-10 will meet virtually in a group of no more than 5 children and 2 clinicians once per week for 30 minutes…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
School Closings Due To COVID-19 Present Potential For Increased Risk Of Child Exploitation
SUMMARY Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk….
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Transracial Adoption: Issues That May Arise and Tips to Overcome Them
According to American Adoption News, “A recent study from the Institute of Family Studies reveals that transracial adoptions have increased by 50 percent over the last decade.” This rise in transracial adoptions appears…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How To Help A Teenager With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a growing concern among adolescents and young adults. It is currently the second leading cause of death of individuals between the ages of 15-24 years-old in the United…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Can I Learn It Myself Or Do I Need A Professional?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven to be a very effective treatment for mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. With the large variety of CBT self-help books…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Is a Montessori Early Education Program a Good Option for Children with Autism?
What is the Montessori Method? The Montessori Method was developed in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori. According to the American Montessori Society, the Montessori approach is recognizable by several hallmarks….
