Accepting one’s self wholeheartedly is the first step in creating a life that is embedded in love instead of fear. Inaccurately we perceive the “problems” as being present in the external world. However, the impasse lies and resides within each of us. Whenever we act …Read More
Helping Teens Overcome Drinking
Developmentally teens are focused on establishing their identities and a sense of belonging. As they explore various identities and attain a sense of peer approval; they may often experiment with substances. Some teens that experiment with substances, particularly alcohol may engage in substance misuse. Misuse …Read More
Talking to Your Children About the Boston Bombing
Violent tragedies such as the Boston bombings elicit terror and insecurity in individuals, families and society. These horrific events shake us at our very core and make it difficult to feel safe and secure in our communities. It is also difficult to understand why such …Read More
Tips To Foster Healthy Leadership In Our Children
Leadership is a skill we desire our children to learn. Part of learning to become leaders includes taking calculated risks. In fact, risk taking is a part of growing up. It plays a huge role. Childhood may be about cultivating safety and self-esteem. As a …Read More
Finding Joy in Relationships
Individuals may incorrectly assume that relationships create happiness. Such an erroneous belief can lead to disappointment as individuals search for their happiness in others. No one can be responsible for one’s joy; except the individual themselves. When individuals define their self-worth in their relationships; they …Read More
The Effects of Bullying Can Linger Into Adulthood for Victims and Bullies
Studies suggest that victims of bullying and bullies themselves, are more likely to experience psychiatric problems in childhood. Researchers have found that elevated risk of psychiatric difficulties extends into adulthood. Unfortunately, the psychiatric problems impact the quality of life for both the victim and person …Read More
Over-Scheduled Children and Over-Stressed Parents: Is Childhood Too Stressful?
Parents often wonder whether the schedules our children’s have are burdening our children? Are children involved in too many demanding after-school activities? How much is too much? Parents desire to expose their children to various experiences to build skills, confidence, success and a solid sense …Read More
Psychologists are finding behavioral interventions to effectively help children with ADHD
Psychologists are finding behavioral interventions to effectively help children with ADHD. Providing immediate feedback is one of many simple and effective behavioral approaches in enhancing children’s attention with ADHD. ADHD is estimated to affect 7% of American children between the ages of 3 – 17. …Read More
The Importance of Healthy Boundaries in Romantic Relationships with a Partner who is Establishing Recovery from Addiction
Family Therapy Magazine discusses 6 essentials that help individuals achieve lasting recovery: Hope: a re-awakening after despair; to have more positive expectations along with greater confidence Healthy Coping Skills: developing effective skills to manage the pain, stress and challenge of life. Sense of Achievement and …Read More
5 Ways to Empower Your Children In Positive Personal Growth
Having and raising children is one of the greatest gifts, miraculous, most challenging, growth provoking and rewarding experiences in one’s lifetime. With this incredible experience comes tremendous responsibility. As parents and/or mentors; it is our responsibility to guide our children in a manner that is …Read More