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“We all have this “anti-superpower” which does more harm than good at times. Finding out what yours is isn’t some sadistic exercise—pinpointing it can help you move past it. So, what’s yours? What behavior do you rely on to fend off feelings of anxiety and preserve your own ego? Not so sure? Well, let’s dig a …
Continue reading “Are These Defense Mechanisms Preventing You From Being Productive?”
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Source: How to Deal with an Explosive Child: 10 Tips for Parents
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I find this type of bullying to be very common among young adolescents that I work with. This article explains what it is and ideas on how to help girls deal with the situation and their emotions. Source: Frenemies and Bullying: Helping Girls Cope When Friendship Is Used as a Weapon | A Mighty Girl
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Why Parents Are Silent About Mental Illness | Child Mind Institute An interesting read about the issues and stigma around mental illness in children. A child with mental illness does not make you a bad parent! Please reach out for help – it can make a huge difference in your life, and your child’s …
Continue reading “Why Parents Are Silent About Mental Illness | Child Mind Institute”
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I have been approved to accept clients with Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program.
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I found this article to be of immense help when dealing with intense emotions that are hard to regulate. Some great ideas in here! Source: Calming the Rush of Panic in Your Emotions – Mindful
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Medicaid, and their local partner, Beacon Health Options, have now fully approved me to accept medicaid clients. Schedule an appointment today!
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You can click this link to access the client portal. You can schedule your own appointments here and check on existing appointments, among other features. Client Portal
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Great news! I have just been approved as a certified Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy! This is a credential which takes a significant amount (2-3 years worth) of graduate-level training and supervision, following a Masters Degree, specifically focused in working with children and utilizing play therapy modalities. For more information, see …
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Check out this helpful resource for some great information on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is one of the modalities that I am trained in. It is very effective at treating trauma with children and teens, along with their parents or guardians with the help of a therapist. Source: What is TF-CBT?
