My Child is Cutting: What Do I Do Now?
Self-injurious behaviors are not uncommon among adolescent males and females. Some of these behaviors include head banging, bruising, scratching, and cutting but this is not an exclusive list. There are …
Filial Therapy
Definition: Filial Therapy is a unique therapeutic approach used by skilled Play Therapists to train parents to be therapeutic agents with their own children. The format uses didactic teaching, play …
Goals of Misbehavior
According to Alfred Adler all behavior is goal oriented. Nothing is random, all actions have purpose. Further, it is believed that children have a need to belong, and if that …
Blended Families’ Effects on Adolescents
The transition from middle childhood to adolescence is a difficult time for many youth. Some though, are compounded with the dealings of parental divorce and possibly, remarriage. The family relationships …
Childhood Stress
As adults we have hundreds of sources for stress: in our homes, in our jobs, in society, financially, relationally, physically, mentally, and the list goes on and on. It’s easy …
