Many people want to know how a psychologist and psychiatrist are different. Education: Both a psychologist and psychiatrist start with a bachelor’s degree. What is different is what happens next in school. A psychiatrist goes to…
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In my last two posts, we discussed the prevalence of social media use amongst today's teens and how parents can recognize the warning signs of excessive or unhealthy use. It's simply a fact of modern life that teens -- and tweens -- are using…
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What do I do when my child refuses to go to time out? Your child is in trouble and you're using the time out to get them to calm down. If they refuse their time out, they are basically getting a second offense. You need parenting strategies…
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In my last post, I explored the prevalence of social media use among teens. A 2011 study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that using social media is one of today's teens most common activities; the statistics may surprise you. The…
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There are certain things that we do in arguments that virtually guarantee we have a bad outcome for a fight. Saying or doing these actions are like penalties in football. They stop forward progress. They create anger and hurt feelings and problems…
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Ever feel like your teen spends more time typing into their digital device than actually talking with -- or spending time with -- actual, live people? If you do, you're not alone. The use of social media has boomed over the past…
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Every spring, it's the same story: Graduating seniors at high schools around the country come down with a case of "senioritis." While it may not sound all that serious, senioritis poses enough of a problem to make universities sit up and take…
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Animal assisted therapy can be more effective than traditional talk therapy because: 1) Animals can increase a person’s motivation and participation in therapy. A person who is resistant to coming into traditional therapy may be more…
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Research and my personal observations show that a well-trained therapy dog often is a patient's best friend during counseling sessions. Brief interactions with therapy dogs can decrease production of the stress hormone epinephrine, reduce blood…
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All parents want the best for their children. One way in which parents can have the greatest positive impact on their children's lives is by teaching them to learn to deal with life's challenges effectively, both emotionally and physically.…
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