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Protecting the Privacy of Foster Kids’ Therapy Notes January 10, 2013 . 8 Comments
There is a question that has been asked of me multiple times over the past few months that I would like to answer. The question is: “Should a child’s foster parent(s) be granted ... Read More
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Loved Ones with Cancer: Celebrating Their Last Holiday Season December 17, 2012 . 5 Comments
Nicole is 16, and Ethan is 14. Their father, Jack, has battled brain cancer for the past two years. Jack was told recently that further treatment had a less than 10% chance of being successful. ... Read More
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A Parent’s Primer: The Power of Rewards December 4, 2012 . 5 Comments
Last month, we talked about how figuring out why someone is doing something is key to changing his or her behaviors. We learned that most behaviors are motivated by getting something, getting ... Read More
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‘Just Like Me’: When Parents See Children As Reflections of Themselves November 8, 2012 . 7 Comments
When parents view their child’s “problematic” behavior, attitudes, or troubles as a reflection of them, it can be a terrible blow to the ego. For parents with positive self-feelings, ... Read More
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How to Get Children to Open Up About Sexual Abuse October 25, 2012 . 18 Comments
One of the reasons many children do not tell anyone about being sexually abused is because they fear that their loved ones will not believe them. Often, their abuser is a friend or family ... Read More
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Should Step-Relationships Be Maintained After Divorce? October 22, 2012 . 154 Comments
What was once considered a rarity—step-siblings, step-parents, and step-in-laws—has become more common than not. When couples marry, there is a very good chance that one of them brings ... Read More
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Denial, Bargaining, and Disability: Adapting to a New Reality
October 17, 2012 .
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There are many parallels between living with a disability and dealing with an uninvited house guest. If you have ever had an uninvited house guest, I am sure you remember moments when ... Read More
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When Children Reject, Disrespect, and Disappoint October 12, 2012 . 11 Comments
A client recently described how thrilling it was to take her daughter to see the Broadway musical Annie. She recalled that her mother took her to see it when she was a child, and it ... Read More
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How Accurate Are Parental Reports Regarding Children’s Emotional States? September 26, 2012 . 11 Comments
One of the most common methods for assessing the behavioral and emotional state of a child is a parental report. This type of evaluation usually comprises a parent’s observation and evaluation ... Read More
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‘Bad’ Kid or ‘Bad’ Behavior and How It Shapes a Child’s Self-Esteem
July 30, 2012 .
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I was talking with a new client and he was telling me about his temper when he gets mad and what consequences he receives. As he was talking, he stated, “when I’m bad…” and ... Read More
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Codependency Workbook Exercise Three: Setting Boundaries May 23, 2012 . 11 Comments
If you are reading this article, then you probably have completed Codependency Workbook Exercise Two by creating a list of your troubled relationships. Congratulations for completing this. ... Read More
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Autism and Flight Risk: Five Ways to Keep Your Child Safe
April 17, 2012 .
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One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with autism is the fear of losing them. For my son, the combination of intelligence, impulsivity, and an inability to comprehend danger ... Read More
