Archive for March, 2006

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• Treatment for ADHD
  ADHD can take quite a toll. It's tough for the individual who must cope with daily frustrations. It's rough on family members whose lives are regularly disrupted by outbursts, temper tantrums or other misbehavior. It's normal ...
• Parent Coping Strategies for ADHD
  Here are some suggested coping strategies for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Adjust your disciplinary methods. Many parents find spanking doesn't help their child. Establish predictable consequences and rules. Learn to use time-outs consistently ...
• What if Someone You Know Has ADHD?
  If you realize you are having a hard time with your child who has ADHD because you have similar symptoms, consider seeking appropriate evaluation and possible treatment for yourself. Is your spouse with ADHD disorganized? Does ...
• Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD
  Is ADHD even a real disorder, since most children show some of the symptoms some of the time? While there is not one specific proven test to determine who has ADHD, it is nevertheless a real ...
• Violence in Children and School Shootings
  Q. What can parents tell their children if they are afraid to go to school after a school shooting? A. Parents should give their children an opportunity to voice their fears and concerns. Parents can open ...
• Treatment of Separation Anxiety Disorder
  There are a number of commonly used treatments for separation anxiety disorder, most of which focus on one or more types of psychotherapy. As with most childhood issues, the earlier the intervention, the more ...
• Helping Your Child with Separation Anxiety Disorder
  Don'ts let your child stay home when he does not want to go to school, day care, etc. surprise your child with a change in plans or activities. let your ...
• Frequently Asked Questions about Separation Anxiety Disorder
  It can be natural for young children to be afraid of being with unknown people or in unfamiliar surroundings. This is a normal part of childhood development. However, when children grow older and continue to ...
• Symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder
  Detecting separation anxiety disorder in children is not always easy. The child's age, behavior patterns and the duration of the behavior must be considered. There are stages in children's early development where fear of strangers or ...
• How is Generalized Anxiety Disorder Diagnosed?
  If you suspect you have GAD, it's important to get diagnosed by a medical professional, as GAD can be difficult to diagnose. It lacks dramatic and obvious symptoms such as unprovoked panic attacks, that characterize ...
• Capture that Springtime Optimism!
  Spring is the season of new growth, and the signs of change are all around us. Flowers smatter parks and lawns, the days are longer, brighter and warmer, and our emotions are lifted by the ...
• Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart
  Sometimes a short book full of homespun wisdom is just what the doctor ordered. I enjoyed this book with its 30 chapters of down-to-earth wisdom in easy-to-read, short chapters. Yes, you'll recognize a lot of the ...
• Things that go “Ahhhhh!” in the Night
  When I was a teenager, I babysat for a boy who was around 7 years old. We’ll call him Christopher. I usually babysat Christopher on Friday nights and placed him in bed promptly at 9:00 ...
• 10 Things You Might Not Know About Mental Health
  In the vein of figuring out what life is all about in this world, it sometimes helps to have "cheat sheets." Financial planners do this, programmers do this, managers do this, engineers all do this ...
• Helping a Family Member with a Mental Disorder
  If one of your family members has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness such as such as bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), Alzheimer's or schizophrenia, then you and your family are no ...
• Psychodynamic Therapy
  Psychodynamic therapy, also known as insight-oriented therapy, focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior. The goals of psychodynamic therapy are a client's self-awareness and understanding of the influence of ...
• Interview Your Therapist
  Choosing the right therapist is important and often difficult to do simply by looking at ads in the Yellow Pages. Credentials can be important, but are not the whole story. Word of mouth is the ...
• FAQs About Psychotherapy
  Can an individual and therapist have a relationship outside of therapy? No. Therapy is a one-way street. The therapist knows a great deal about the patient but the patient does not know intimate details about the ...
• What to Expect in Your First Counseling Session
  Are you about to go to a counselor for the first time? Whatever your reason for seeking help, you will be more at ease and get better results if you know what to expect. In your ...
• History of Psychotherapy
  Treatment of emotional or psychological problems can be traced to antiquity. The ancient Greeks were the first to identify mental illness as a medical condition, rather than a sign of malevolent deities. While their understanding ...
• Helping a Child Through Play Therapy
  Adults often think of child's play as mere fun and games, or a way to fill time. Actually, imaginative and creative play assists a child's cognitive growth and emotional adjustment. Through play, a child develops ...
• Couples and Marriage Counseling
  When the Beatles wrote, "All you need is love à" they should have added, "and the wisdom to work through tough times, even if it means seeking professional help." This is because counseling can be ...