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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.
Therapeutic Interventions for Children in the Context of Sociopolitical Stress
In today’s polarized world, children are increasingly exposed to sociopolitical stressors that can significantly impact their mental health, especially those from marginalized communities.
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.
Supporting Safe Social Media Use with Teens
Social media is an integral part of teenagers' lives, offering a platform for self-expression, connection, and learning. However, with increased connectedness comes greater responsibility.
What is Pediatric Depression?
Depression is often perceived as an adult mental health challenge, but it can deeply impact children and adolescents as well.
What is EFT and How Can It Help Couples?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) offers a beacon of hope for couples seeking to reconnect and strengthen their bond.
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.
Bonding with Your New Infant
Bringing a new infant into the world can be an experience filled with awe and emotion for some new parents. For others, it is overwhelming and does not match all the expectations we have about what parenthood is “supposed to feel like.”
Supporting High Achievers and Perfectionist Children
High achievers and perfectionist children who struggle with perfectionism face unique challenges as they strive to meet high expectations while still trying to enjoy childhood.
Navigating the Pressures of Parenthood
Parenthood is a deeply rewarding journey, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Here are some tips to help you re-center yourself around your own familial value.
What We’re Watching & Reading
Here are a few things our staff have been reading and watching lately that challenge stigma and offer solace and understanding. Storytelling has a way of giving us a window into human experience. Maybe some of these shows, books and social media sites will help you feel more connected and inspired.
Individuation and Attachment in Therapy: A Journey Towards Wholeness
Becoming a whole person is hard work. In therapy - while we help folks manage their symptoms, heal from trauma, reframe their relationships to themselves and others - there is always an overarching process of pursuing the quest for individuation and navigating the complexities of attachment.
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.
Identity Development in Therapy for Women: A Holistic Approach
The journey toward understanding and developing individual identity is often full of bumps and detours, an interesting and unpredictable trek towards self-understanding. For women, this journey can be both uniquely challenging and profoundly rewarding, shaped by countless societal, cultural, and personal factors.
Finding the Right Therapist: A Guide to Navigating Your Therapeutic Journey
Embarking on therapy can be a pivotal step in your personal development and mental health journey. However, the process of finding the right therapist is often the first, and sometimes the most daunting, hurdle.
Recognizing ADHD in Children: Signs, Early Interventions, & the Role of Medication
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests through patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.