Going through adult therapy does not signal a sign of weakness. In fact, going through adult therapy is a sign of courage to tackle life’s toughest problems head-on instead of allowing issues to fester long enough to become major obstacles in your life. You do not need to suffer from the symptoms of depression or […]
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Explaining Therapy to Your Child
Childhood introduces many events that trigger a wide variety of negative emotions for children, from the fear of an invisible monster lurking under the bed to the acute anxiety that often accompanies the first day of school. Every new event requires superhero strength just to get by because of the uncertainty of trying something new. […]
What is Play Therapy and How Does it Work?
Individual child therapy can take many forms, depending on the mental and emotional needs of a child. One of the less common forms of individual child therapy is called play therapy, which can be a highly effective psychological strategy to help children work through difficult mental and emotional issues. Because children use playtime to express […]
5 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Becoming Socially Anxious
Some children enjoy the company of their peers, which they demonstrate early in life on the school playground and in the family backyard. Other children exhibit shyness by spending time alone working on school projects or watching their favorite television shows. Although shyness should not be considered a negative personality trait, parents must distinguish between […]
What to Do If You Believe Your Child is Depressed
Parents have to prepare for dealing with the problems their children encounter on the road to adulthood. One problem, which is the development of depression, represents one of the major obstacles some children face. According to a study released in 2016, nearly 13 percent of American adolescents had at least one episode of depression. Parents […]
Why it Takes a Village to Raise a Child…and Support Adults
Raising a child is no longer the sole responsibility of parents. It takes a village to raise a child in the 21st century for several reasons, including providing support for adults that have to juggle a career with child-rearing. One of the greatest benefits of attending couples therapy involves parents learning about why it takes […]
Family Therapy: What to Expect at Your First Session
The first time your family steps into a counseling center, you might feel a mix of confusion, nervousness, and anticipation. These feelings are normal, regardless if you’ve had counseling in the past. Similar to other forms of counseling, whether individual adult or child therapy, your first family therapy session will be focused on introducing your […]