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Sep 16, 2021
Does My Child Need Psychiatric Medication?
Psychiatric medication may be helpful for your child if they have been diagnosed with: Anxiety ADHD Depression & Mood Disorders Bipolar Disorder PTSD Psychosis/Hallucinations Will Psychiatric Medication Change My Child’s…
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Jul 20, 2021
Anxiety Versus ADHD in Children
When your child is inattentive and easily distracted, you may assume they have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And they might, but anxiety often shows up in children in similar…
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Jul 2, 2021
Signs of Mental Illness in Children
Recognizing mental health issues in teens and children can be very difficult. Many times, kids suffer in silence, seek information from other places, or just deny that anything is wrong….
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Apr 15, 2021
How to Overcome Negative Thinking Traps
It’s easy to fall into negative thinking patterns and spend time bullying yourself, dwelling on the past, or worrying about the future. It’s part of how we’re wired—the human brain…
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Apr 15, 2021
Accepting Reality: 7 Radical Acceptance Exercises
Sometimes in life, we end up in situations that we just can’t change. “Radical acceptance” is all about fully accepting your reality in situations that are beyond your control. This…
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Apr 15, 2021
How To Deal With Frustration and Anger
In challenging times, you may find that you have little patience with other people or get upset over minor things. Anger and frustration are complicated emotions that often stem from…
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Nov 4, 2020
Gratitude Exercises for Adults & Parents
When life throws a wrench in your plans, it can be difficult to feel grateful for the little things. We tend to focus on what we want and don’t have,…
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Oct 2, 2020
Effects of Bullying on Children (& What Parents Can Do)
These are just a few of the comments children made in my office about bullying IN JUST ONE WEEK! “They sent the photo all over the school.” “I wasn’t trying…
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May 29, 2020
Helping Someone with Mental Health Issues
One in five adults and children experiences a mental illness in any given year. Those problems can contribute to the onset of more serious long-term conditions such as major depression,…
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