Resilience is a protective factor in coping with normal adversities. But in situations where children (or adults) feel a loss of control – powerless to protect themselves or to get the protection they need – trauma may result.
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February 15, 2014
by Christie Hunter
In today’s technology-charged world of computers, cell phones and iPads, the need for handwriting is slowly fading. Most people find that typing is their preferred method for recording information simply because most work and communication is done at a keypad.
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February 10, 2014
by Christie Hunter
There are approximately 120,000 children adopted in the United States every year. Obviously there are many selfless reasons to adopt a child, whether it be from overseas, from within the United States, from an agent, from a family member or from foster care.
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January 31, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Although well-intentioned to ensure that disabled children are not discriminated against by the public school system, participation in complex Individual Education Programs can be stressful for parents, students and educators alike.
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January 16, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
The traumatic stresses that are likely to affect teens are interpersonal acts of violence, aggression or threats. This may be date rape, dating violence, bullying, harassment by a peer or adults, coercion or threats of violence, psychological and emotional blackmail and others.
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January 13, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
When you have your own family (as opposed to the one you are born into), you may want to develop some of your own rituals and traditions with your children and family. Rituals are acts that are carried out routinely with a specific intent.
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January 10, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
You raised your children; now it is time for your children to raise theirs. As much as you want to rant and rave, there will be no positive outcome as the result of you voicing your opinion.
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December 29, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
After the loss of a child everything changes. Often our long held beliefs are shaken, as well as any sense of trust and protection we may have felt previously. It can be difficult to know how to go on with life, particularly when it comes to making a decision about having another child.
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December 23, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Family meetings have been recommended by therapists, parenting experts, relationship educators and other professionals for over three decades. The benefits of family meetings are numerous and long lasting.
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December 22, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Whatever the reason(s) you are considering ways to avoid commercialism at Christmas, it can be done. It is easier to follow through with your efforts if you are very clear in your own mind about why this is important to you.
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