Posted: March 16, 2021
Perhaps you grew up being called a “cry-baby” or perhaps you have a child who insists you cut the tags out of all his shirts. You may have heard people say, “You’re too sensitive.” Maybe someone has commented, “Cutting out tags? Why do you put...
Posted: March 10, 2021
As a parent, once you’ve decided that you want your child to participate in therapy, the next questions that tend to come to mind are: What do I tell my kids? What do I say about what will happen? What do I say about why...
Posted: March 4, 2021
Here are some reasons for adults to play: Build Brain Power: problem solving, and strength & flexibility Learn about Emotions (Yours and Others) Build Better Social Skills Feel Better: about yourself, about others, about the world Reduce Stress Levels It’s FUN and JOYFUL!! And, here...
Posted: February 26, 2021
Being sensitive to culture is an important ethical issue for therapists. Typically, when people think of culture, they usually think of ethnicity. Religion, which is a guiding force in many people’s lives, is usually overlooked. Even though, for some, this is a very important part...
Posted: February 20, 2021
When working with couples, I often tell them about the woodpecker and the turtle. Relationships can be a lot like their marriage. In their relationship, when danger comes along, the turtle pulls into his shell and the woodpecker taps on it to get him to...
Posted: February 10, 2021
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