As a child therapist, I have had the privilege of working with countless children and their families over the years. One of the most common issues that parents seek help with is their child’s social struggles. Childhood is a time of exploration, growth, and development, and social interactions play a crucial role in this process. […]
READ MOREI recently had the opportunity to enjoy a family vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One of the activities we hoped to accomplish while vacationing was a nice hike in the Smoky Mountain National Park. This would be a first for my wife and daughters, and something I haven’t done since I was a young teen. After […]
READ MOREThe family you come from isn’t as important as the family you’re going to have. – Ring Lardner In my practice I often joke with people that “we’re all messed up because we all have parents.” While this is said in jest I have yet to find someone who doesn’t get the joke. The truth […]
READ MOREPeople take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Often times when concerned parents bring their teenager in for counseling they can easily recite the long list of what is “wrong” with their child. They can also give me […]
READ MOREor those of you who don’t know, I have a rare genetic condition that is slowly destroying both of my retinas. At the end of my road is blindness. I am not saying this to complain, garner sympathy, or to prove that my problem is any more significant than anyone else’s. It is simply fact. […]
READ MORE“A person’s a person, no matter how small”- Dr. Seuss A child’s mind is full of innocence, discovery, and, oftentimes, confusion. With all the stress in the world, a child frequently doesn’t have the coping skills to deal with life’s problems. Consequently, they may be harboring troubling thoughts and feelings. As a parent, you may feel […]
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