Parenting & Family Therapy

At every party or large family gathering there are always the children who go immediately to play with the other kids and those who might need to hang back for…

What is self-esteem? According to Meriam-Webster’s Dictionary (2015), self-esteem is “a confidence and sense of satisfaction in oneself.” Having a positive sense of self-esteem can lead to psychological health and…

Many people are acutely aware of their physical health. Less focus is typically on their mental health. Both are important and impact one another. Unfortunately, there is a stigma that is…

Children who have a persistent pattern of explosive anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness towards their parents or other authority figures may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Signs of Oppositional…

Here are some experiences that many parents can relate to: Your child comes to you with his math homework completed, and, barely looking up from the dinner you are preparing…

What is a Natural Consequence? Actively working on changing a child’s behavior involves two simultaneous approaches that target both increasing positive behaviors and decreasing negative behaviors. Positive behaviors are most…

The teenage years can be tumultuous times for adolescents and their families leading to parents questioning “How can we get along better with our teen?” Although adolescence can be a…

Food – Friend or foe with the children in your home?  Often parents share struggles that they have with their children and their eating habits. When gathering information from parents,…

The grief that ensues after losing a loved one to suicide is often very different than that experienced after losing someone to another cause. Survivors of suicide are often left…

Although the field of psychology often focuses on studying and treating certain symptoms and maladaptive behaviors, one might sometimes wonder “What actually fosters resilience and psychological well-being in children and…