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Parent-Child Relationships and Setting Healthy Boundaries
Healthy parent-child relationships thrive on a balance of love, trust, and clear expectations.
Integrating Emotional and Behavioral Therapies for Children
In child therapy, an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic and behavioral techniques offers a powerful solution for addressing both emotional and behavioral challenges.
How DBT-A Improves Emotion Regulation for Neurodivergent Adolescents
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) offers a structured, evidence-based approach to help these young individuals gain control over their emotions.
Bridging Psychodynamic and Behavioral Approaches for Child Therapy
The landscape of child therapy has evolved significantly, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches that address both the emotional and behavioral challenges children face.
Understanding The Role of Resilience and Defense Mechanisms in Therapy
In psychotherapy, resilience and defense mechanisms are crucial concepts that significantly impact an individual's psychological well-being and ability to navigate life's challenges.
Feasibility and Outcomes of Psychodynamic School-Partnered Mental Health Initiatives
The growing concern for student mental health has prompted educators and professionals to recognize the significant impact of emotional well-being on academic performance and overall development.
The Role of Attachment Styles in Adolescent Psychotherapy
Grounded in the premise that early interactions with caregivers shape an individual's approach to relationships and stress management, attachment theory provides invaluable insights for psychotherapy, particularly when working with adolescents.
How Child-Led Play Therapy Helps Kids with Disruptive Behaviors
While it may look like "just fun" to the casual observer, play is actually a crucial tool in helping children with behavioral problems.
Highlighting Mikayla Girelli's Book on Fostering Post-traumatic Growth in Children
Our very own Mikayla Girelli, PsyD has written an activity book, "Unleashing Your Superpowers: An Activity Book to Foster Posttraumatic Growth," and it is designed for children ages 8-12 and aims to promote resilience and recovery.
What is Pediatric Depression?
Depression is often perceived as an adult mental health challenge, but it can deeply impact children and adolescents as well.
Play Therapy – The Language of Toddlers
Imagine a world where words are not the primary means of communication. For toddlers, this world is their reality.
How to Manage Screen Time with Children
Screens have become an integral part of children's lives, from smartphones and tablets to computers and televisions. And while technology offers countless benefits and opportunities for learning and entertainment, plenty of parents are concerned about the possible negative effects of screen time on children.
Understanding the Mechanics of Adult Therapy: How Therapy Works to Heal
In the realm of mental health, therapy stands as a beacon of hope for many individuals navigating the complexities of life. Let’s delve into the mechanics of therapy and explore how this transformative process unfolds.