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How to help a grieving child
Losing a loved one, such as a parent, sibling, or family member is catastrophic and terrible. Unfortunately, too many people experience...
Recognizing Signs of Grief in Children
No one grieves the same way. The grief process is not the same for everyone and may look quite different in children as opposed to...
The Increasing Need for Distress Tolerance
In today’s society we don’t have to wait very often. Our lives are growing in convenience, whether it’s two-day shipping, your favorite...
What is a 504 Plan?
You might be wondering, what is a 504 Plan? Well, 504 Plans are designed to help students learn alongside their peers in a mainstream...
Getting Rid of the Sunday “Scaries”
Fall is upon us and school is back in session which can mean increased anxiety in children and ourselves. We have all felt this stress...
Family Routines and Rituals
Routine is part of all of our lives. Whether it is a cup of coffee every morning before work, a daily jog through the neighborhood, or...
Imaginative Play and Child Development
When I was young one of my favorite things to do was to build a blanket fort in my living room and create an entire world that was all my...
Communication and DBT
In dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), there are specific skills dedicated to helping relationships flourish while still receiving what...
The Importance of Teaching Empathy
There is a lot of pressure in today’s world! Trying to be the best of the best, showcasing our lives on social media, and being involved...
Benefits of Art Therapy
Why do people make art? Does an artist create a painting simply to provide an aesthetically pleasing picture? Or is there an underlying...
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