Wired: Social Media and Adolescents
“It’s time to go! Grab your stuff” calls mom from the kitchen. A muffled “Okay, just a minute” comes from the other room. With a sigh, mom peers into the…
The Power of Nondirective Play Therapy
The world of therapy for children is a rapidly advancing and continuously improving field with innovative models for working with and addressing the needs of children. As a parent you…
Family Power Struggles: How to Avoid Them
“The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” - Peggy O’Mara In my November 5, 2014 article“Family Power Struggles: Unintended Consequences”, I discussed the many ways parents…
When Emotional Pain is Made Visible
Discovering that someone you love is self-injuring can be both upsetting and confusing. People find themselves wondering, “Why in the world would she do this to herself? Is she trying…
Adoption Struggles: Why Isn’t Love Enough?
She was adopted at birth and taken straight home from the hospital. She didn't experience any trauma or neglect. How is it possible that she is such a terror at…