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Learn to Fight Healthily with “I Statements”
Through my formal education I was taught best ways to communicate. The most effective ways to communicate are actually pretty much the same for parents and children, married couples, and children with other children. It is kind of funny, because…
Play Therapy: What it is and Who it helps
We often associate difficult emotions with adulthood and talk therapy. Like adults, children also struggle with difficult emotions; however, they don’t have the language we have as adults. But what happens when you don’t have the words or experiences to understand…
5 Foundations for an Effective Reward System
Utilizing a reward system is one of the most effective ways to see a positive change in your child’s behavior. Working toward and rewarding the positive behavior makes the behavior a habit, and in turn allows it to happen more…
The Importance of Gratitude
I have written about gratitude before, but with Thanksgiving coming up next week I couldn’t resist revisiting the topic. As a psychologist, I am consistently grateful and honored to be a part of the my client’s journey. It is a…
3 Important Factors in Picking a Therapist
Finding a therapist can be daunting and overwhelming. Filtering through information on agencies and service providers can be confusing and discouraging. With that said, finding a good personality fit is extremely important. Here are some simple guidelines to navigate you through…
Media Do’s and Don’ts
Media: Do’s and Don’ts Media is prevalent throughout our culture, from Facebook to Snapchat, to interactive video games, news outlets, and even Pinterest. It is safe to say that even as adults media is somewhere in our daily interactions with…
Family Counseling: What to Look for in a Family Counselor
Is your family living in chaos and conflict? Instead of a haven, does your home feel like a war zone? Maybe things aren’t as bad as a war zone, but relationships are strained. There isn’t the closeness or connection that…
Signs of Childhood Depression
Most people associate depression with adulthood. It is generally assumed that children have easy and carefree lives, isolated from the worries that plague adults. As long as a child is growing in a home with supportive parents, you do not…
7 Strategies to Improve Homework Time
With school getting underway, I thought it would be a perfect time to write a blog about homework. Each school year we hear about the hardship of homework completion. There are many kids who fight doing homework. For those with…
The Extroverted Parent with An Introverted Child
Last week I wrote a blog about parenting when you are an introvert and you have a child who is an extrovert. For those of you who missed that post, let’s redefine introversion/extroversion. Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending…
Extrovert or Introvert: What Is The Impact on Your Family?
Have you ever thought about the impact of either being an introvert or an extrovert on your family relationships? Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending time alone. Extroverts recharge and gain energy when in the company of others. When…
The Magic of “I Statements”
Have you heard of “I Statements”? If not, you need to read this post! I first learned about “I statements” during my formal education. At that time I was being taught the best ways to communicate for parents and children,…
Managing Pain & Difficult Emotions
As humans we experience a range of emotions including happiness, joy, contentment, anger, grief, sadness, and fear. We need all of the emotions we feel and each one serves a purpose in our lives, even the ones that don’t feel good.…
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