It’s nearly impossible to get a 4 year old to sit still in a chair for an hour to do a traditional counselling session. I have found many diverse ways to communicate, understand, and build a therapeutic relationship with my younger clients.
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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 13, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Homeschooling as an alternative form of education in the United States has become a widely viable option for parents. The number of children being homeschooled has risen dramatically in recent years. How successful in life are children who are homeschooled? Common criticisms of homeschooling are addressed.
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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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February 4, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Early forms of educational systems have been detected as far back as ancient Egypt. The first culture to really create a system of notable education was in Judea, where they were adamant about education, regardless of class.
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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 25, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Adolescence is a time for learning new things, questioning what you have been taught by parents and authority figures and exploring a wide range of possibilities.
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January 15, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Losing a child is an unbearable loss for any parent. But surviving children experience traumatic grief in a different way. Important guidance for children of grieving parents.
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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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