Archive for November, 2007

The Pain of Losing Your Faith

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Our faith -- whether a religious conviction, a commitment to human rights, or another set of deeply-held beliefs -- informs many of our life choices. So what happens when we lose these guiding principles? Although ...

Aggressive Children

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
There are times when even the most docile children appear to have the aggressive tendencies of a professional wrestler. While a certain amount of pushing and shoving is to be expected from all children, especially ...

Responding to Lies

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
I've always found it useful to remember that, from a child's perspective, a lie is simply the best solution to a problem that he can come up with at that moment. The real challenge for ...

Why Children Lie

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Lying is a skill all children learn. It is a tool for avoiding blame or punishment, and for shoring up a poor self-image. While all children lie, some do it much more than others. Psychologists ...

Teaching Your Child To Fall Asleep

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Although it appears so deceptively simple that we take it for granted, learning to go to sleep is often as much of a challenge to children as learning to walk. Bedtime is a cue for ...

Your Relationship with Your Therapist

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
One of the most helpful elements in your recovery from a mental health issue is the quality of the relationship with the therapy professional and how consistent and trustworthy the connection remains between client and ...

Embarrassing Acts

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
The awkward statements and untimely behaviors of toddlers and preschoolers can offer us insight into how they are absorbing our culture. Feeling occasionally embarrassed by something your children do or say is as much a ...

Using Forgiveness To Move On

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Forgiveness can be a powerful catalyst for change, benefiting anyone who hopes to let go of the past. Experts at the Hoffman Institute believe they have a unique take on personal development. At the ...

What is Catastrophizing?

Monday, November 19th, 2007
Catastrophizing is an irrational thought a lot of us have in believing that something is far worse than it actually is. Catastrophizing can generally can take two forms. The first of these is making a catastrophe ...

Encouraging the Special Interests of Kids with Special Needs

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
It’s hard to know with any child when to say no, when to say yes, how much to push or set limits, or when to let him or her try to take flight, knowing he ...

Holiday Traditions

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
"But we always have mixed nuts at Thanksgiving!" "But we always have turkey for Christmas dinner!" "But we always have the youngest child open the first Hanukkah present (this protested by the youngest)!" "But we always go to ...

New Hope For People With Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions Sometimes a book with multiple authors can be a train wreck. This is not one of those books, as each author brings a unique ...

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
If alcoholism seems like a lot to handle, imagine growing up with addicted parents. The alcoholic family is one of chaos, inconsistency, unclear roles, and illogical thinking. Arguments are pervasive, and violence or even incest ...

Learning To Be All That You Can Be

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
“You know what I never want to hear again? That I have great potential. It just feels like so much pressure.” Elly, the student sitting across from me in my office, is visibly upset. I've ...

If Your Child is Afraid of the Doctor

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
A routine visit to a doctor or dentist raises anxieties in almost all children. While most take the necessary pokes and needle sticks in stride, or become upset only on occasion, a few toddlers and ...

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