Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Raise Your Child’s Self Esteem & Confidence
How to effectively raise your child’s self esteem and make them more confident when they are doing well and when they are not doing well-through healthy praise and effective criticism. Confidence…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Coping with Separation Anxiety in the New School Year
What is Separation Anxiety? Separation anxiety is the stage where a young child becomes anxious at the threat of separating from their primary attachment figure. According to the Diagnostic and…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Living in a Digital World with Social Media & Teenagers
The growing digital world elicits mixed reactions and feelings. Social media, such as: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram, just to name a few, have introduced new possibilities in communication, networking, and…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Concerns Over Screen Time for Children & Teens
During the month of July, The New York Times had two noteworthy pieces by Jane E. Brody in the Personal Health section that focused on screen time and children. They…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
PCIT: Active Ignoring, Praise & Effective Discipline
A recent article in the New York Times highlighted the effectiveness of ignoring negative behaviors and praising positive behaviors. In the article, the mother noted “the results were stunning. Within…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How Do I Get My Child to Listen?
Getting your child to listen, the first time, without losing your temper or souring your relationship can be no easy task. “Why won’t he just listen and do what I…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Childhood Elimination Disorders: Enuresis and Encopresis
Enuresis and Encopresis are Elimination Disorders acknowledged in the DSM 5. They characterize difficulties with toileting behaviors. Often when children first learn to use the bathroom, accidents are expected to…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder With Behavioral Therapy
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an extremely common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence and adulthood.”
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
What are Behavior Intervention Plans for School & Home?
When a child is having difficulty at home or school, behavior intervention plans (BIP) can be an extremely effective type of therapy in reducing the unwanted behavior and/or increasing the…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting & Family Therapy
Electronic Daily Report Card (eDRC) – School Behavior Plans
Manhattan Psychology Group is now offering a new type of school treatment called eDRC, which is an online version of the traditional paper/pencil Daily Report Card (DRC) system.
