Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Creating an Environment that Encourages Telling the Truth
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA How do you react to bad behavior? If your children are concerned about negative consequences such as being punished when they make mistakes,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How can I Teach my Child about Good Touch/Bad Touch?
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse (CSA). For this reason, talking…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
What can I expect in the future for my child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is hugely variable. People with ASD can have opposing symptoms. There are children with ASD who don’t like to be squeezed and cannot even tolerate a…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Bullying Problem
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA What is Bullying? Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power. It also involves problem behaviors that are repeated or…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapist in Long Island City, NY, and New York, NY
Exploring Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its Effective Emotional Management Techniques Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) is a therapeutic approach designed to equip patients and their families with strategies to cope with…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
What Are The Top 10 Signs of Depression in Children and Teens
Does your child say, “I’m okay” to you even though you know they really are not? How can you determine if your child is experiencing a normal amount of sadness…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How to Talk to Your Children About Terrorism
With the increased number of terror attacks that we are hearing about in the news, something that had once been a much rarer occurrence may feel like it is happening…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Usefulness of PCIT in Times of Family Stress
Families can encounter a variety of stressors – some of which do not tend to significantly affect their functioning, while there are others that do. The latter type of stressors…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Talking to Your Teenager About Healthy and Abusive Relationships
An expected part of adolescence is developing and engaging in romantic relationships. An exciting and fun time yet stressful, too. Teens are navigating their different feelings, new situations and experiences…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in parents can impact their children
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that impacts adults and children. PTSD is experienced by some people after they are faced with a traumatic experience. Symptoms of trauma…
