On August 10, our team held a Parent Support Workshop and a Teen Support Workshop at our office. These workshops are free and one way we give back to our community. We had a wonderful evening and ...read more
Why EMDR Is Effective in Treating Trauma
You may have heard of EMDR, but what is it? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic protocol used in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma. It has been widely ...read more
How to Stop My Child From Biting
Ask a Therapist Q. Help! How Do I Get My Child to Stop Biting? A. By Phyllis Tronrud, CMHC: It's important to look at the patterns that lead to the biting to identify what's behind the behavior and ...read more
How to Use Validation to Strengthen Relationships with Children
Positive Parenting Strategies Validation of another person’s feelings strengthens relationships and build bridges. It’s a skill parents need in their toolkit, and it works to strengthen relationships ...read more
How to Tell if Your Child Has Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Almost every child displays defiant behavior from time to time, but there are some children who display it more often and to a higher degree than others. It’s possible that these children have a ...read more
Neurotherapy for Relaxation and Better Sleep
Your brain has 5 main types of brain waves: delta (the slowest frequency), theta, alpha, beta and gamma (the fastest frequency). The slower brainwaves are associated with sleep and feeling tired, ...read more
What Is Family Therapy and What Is It For?
Family therapy is a type of counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Sessions are typically led by either a clinical social worker, psychologist, or licensed ...read more
Redirecting Inappropriate Behavior in Children
Positive Parenting Strategies Series See also "The Most Effective Way to Strengthen Desirable Behavior in Children." When possible, parents should purposely ignore inconsequential behavior that is ...read more
Supporting a Loved One Suffering from Depression
Watching a loved one suffer from depression is incredibly difficult. All you want to do is help them feel better. But when it becomes obvious you can’t take their pain away, you can become ...read more
National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for us to spread awareness to individuals who do not understand mental health issues such as depression and anxiety and the impact ...read more
Why Some People Misunderstand Anxiety
Did you ever play the game called “telephone” growing up? One kid whispered a secret message into the ear of the kid next to him. That kid then whispered the “same” message into the ear of the kid ...read more
When Panic, Fear, and Worries Overwhelm
Understanding Anxiety Disorders Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings. These feelings can be normal ...read more