Your mind catches, almost shorts out. Your child just hurled the F-word at you. Time slows down; you realize you’re in uncharted territory. You know that your reaction is important…but what are you supposed to do?Kids don’t come with instruction...
Here’s the hard truth: not all therapists are good at couples counseling. It makes sense, right? Within any industry, some individuals are more successful than others, and some even choose to specialize and fine-tune their skill in one specific area. In...
Many people have the misconception that therapy for children is only necessary if they have an uncontrollable behavior problem, or have experienced a huge loss or trauma.The truth is, a child could have the best, most idyllic childhood ever, and still experience...
You lie there, pretending to sleep. He gets into bed, switches off the light. Pulls the covers over him and slowly – ok there’s nothing slow about it – he falls asleep immediately. As you lay listening to him snore, you think about what used to happen in this bed.What...
When this happens, many parents are unprepared.Most people have thought about the type of parent they hope to be, sometimes even before they conceive. They have an idea of some of the challenges and rewards parenthood may yield, but few go so far as to start planning...
