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Is EMDR Right for Your Child? A Parent's Guide

You may have heard of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for adults, but is it adaptable for children? How do you know if EMDR is right for your child? The answer is most likely yes to...

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Is Counseling on Your Back-To-School Supply List?

As a teen and family therapist—and someone who has the privilege of guiding new licensed professional counselors (LPCs)—I’ve seen firsthand how the phones start to ring with the arrival of a new...

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Is Your Child Being Bullied? Look For These Signs

Bullying is a serious issue that affects many children, leaving emotional scars that can last a lifetime. In fact, one out of every five students reports being bullied, according to the National...

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Transitioning Back to School for Children with ASD

The transition from summer break to a new school year can be a challenging time for children. Children often experience excitement about seeing their friends and meeting their new teacher but may...

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Overcoming Childhood Neglect

A topic that tragically goes overlooked due to the discomfort that comes with it is child neglect. Whether or not it's talked about, its impact is significant for the child, lasting into adulthood....

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Let's Reconsider Discipline

We all know that discipline is important and we want to support our child with care, compassion and positive expectations. In giving thought to the goal of discipline, we can explore the approaches...

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Big Feelings

Have you ever tried to talk to your kids about feelings? Tricky, huh? How did you learn about feelings? How do we learn about feelings? How do we teach our kids about feelings? Do you remember in...

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Why Kids Behave Negatively or Pull Away

Some children have a difficult time throughout their lives but can manage and yet, others will struggle to manage. A typical sign that a child is struggling to cope with changes in their life, the...