In the last several decades, the legalization of marijuana has been hotly debated, and its growing popularity has affected teenagers from all backgrounds. Teenagers in counseling often claim that marijuana is “natural” or “organic” or that it has health benefits. Unfortunately, lecturing adolescents about what they should not do often pushes them in the [...]
When someone hears the term “OCD” images of an obsessively clean person comes to mind. Perhaps someone who has to wash their hands three times after shaking someone’s hand. In reality, true Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) covers a broader range of conditions and can deteriorate the quality of life for the person living with [...]
Play therapy for children might sound too simple at first. Don’t children play anyway? What is therapeutic about it? Play isn't just playing, though. It’s a vital part of a child’s world, and as such it provides a powerful treatment modality in therapy for children. As they play in their everyday lives, children learn [...]
When a child is finding it difficult to adequately express negative emotions, they may lash out in anger with words or even with violent actions. Without the tools to adequately process and explain their feelings, parents may find themselves on the receiving end of outbursts of frustration and anger. This can be exhausting for [...]
Try to remember a day when you felt particularly apprehensive and anxious. Perhaps it was day one of your new job or a time when you had to go for medical tests. In those situations, it is totally normal to experience some feelings of worry and concern. But imagine feeling like that every day. [...]
ADHD has seemingly become more and more common in recent years. But what is it, really, and what do we need to know about ADHD treatment? What is ADHD? The condition known as Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (commonly referred to as ADD or ADHD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder and a [...]
There are any number of reasons why a child may have anger issues. For example, they might be dealing with a major change in their life or have a disability that is a constant frustration for them. All children are born with unique dispositions and there are some life factors that result in an [...]
When people think about eating disorders, they typically ask the same questions. “How come they hate food?” or, “Puking after every meal? No way!” Right from the start, it should be said that eating disorders aren’t actually about food, but are really control-related. Most of those suffering from eating disorders also suffer from control [...]
Sexual abuse is an incredibly difficult subject to address. It affects many people and can be a source of deep-rooted pain, shame, and emotional strife. As part of combating sexual abuse, it is vitally important for parents and guardians to be able to recognize the tell-tale signs exhibited by an abused child. We must [...]
Parenting teens is anything but easy, and nothing could induce most adults to redo their teenage years. Every adult knows how challenging it is for teens to go through the adolescent stage. Adolescence, which lasts from as early as 8 years all the way through to 25, can be brutal. But it is not [...]
