- Perfectionism in Children
Perfectionism: the unrealistic goals and standards we place on ourselves to achieve in order to be seen as good. Striving to “do it all” is admirable in our society. We value competition, good grades, coloring in the […] - Benefits of Mindfulness
Living in the present moment is our natural state. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most difficult practices for modern society to value, accept, and incorporate into daily living. Being in the present moment was […] - The Art of Focus: Emotional and Organizational Strategies for Success
Welcome to Part II, The Art of Focus: Emotional and Organizational Strategies for Success. What happens when you give your child a task but several minutes in, they’ve abandoned the task and are already engaged in something […] - The Art of Focus: Physical and Environmental Strategies for Success
“Kids these days. No discipline. No respect. They can’t sit still or focus on anything. Constantly distracted. They never finish what they started. I don’t get it. How are they going to survive in the real world? […] - Anxiety
Anxiety: We’ve all experienced it and witnessed it, and it ain’t pretty. As adults, we may have learned tools and methods to control our anxiety. But when anxiety manifests itself in children without the language or the means […] - Social Media, Anxiety and Depression in Teens
Social Media Affecting Teen Depression Social media has become a daily method of communication even though the research consistently points to the fact that the more time we spend on social media, the more depressed we are. […] - CBT as an Effective Treatment Modality for Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
By Alyssa Safran, LMFT As the national discussion on autism continues to progress, so too does the debate over best practices and treatment options for individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Today, 1 in 59 American children […] - Behavioral Therapy for Children with Autism: Why it works!
While there is no known cure for autism, autism is treatable and a variety of therapies exist to help minimize symptoms. Autism can impact a child in many ways: communication, eye contact, social skills, emotional regulation, and behavior are […] - Behavior Therapy and Autism, What Really Works
Autism does not have a cure. However, behavioral interventions for children with autism, is one of the most effect interventions used that can profoundly diminish the symptoms of autism and help a child with autism lead a […] - The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism
The number of children diagnosed with autism continues to increase each year. Autism can impact a child in many different areas of life such as communication and social interaction and can have a considerable effect on a […]