MY TEENAGER IS CUTTING THEMSELVES – NOW WHAT? (PART I)
Like suicide, cutting and other types of self-harm appear to be all too common among teenagers today. In the United States cutting and self-harm is typically defined as, “hurting one’s self without the...
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(Part 1 can be found here.) As a parent, what should you do when you have discovered that your teenager has been intentionally cutting or hurting himself or herself? Teenage cutting appears to be more...
View ArticleTEENAGE SUICIDE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Unfortunately teenage suicide is relatively common. It is the 3rd leading cause of death among teenagers (White, 1999), with thoughts of suicide occurring in as many as 29% of teens, 19% having made a...
View ArticleTEENAGE SUICIDE: PREVENTION: WHAT TO LOOK FOR (Part 2)
BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS: LOSS OF A BOYFRIEND OR GIRLFRIEND (part 1 can be found here) Chronic health problems or long-term personal issues often trigger adult suicide attempts. Teenage suicide attempts...
View ArticleWhen Your Child is Anxious
We all strive to provide a safe and satisfying life for our children. We want to protect them, as long as reasonably possible, from the worries of this life. However, some children (adults as well)...
View ArticleLaw Requiring Couples Seeking Divorce To Take Educational Class
News on 6 interview: Dr. William Berman discusses State Law Requiring Some Couples Seeking Divorce To Take Educational Class. Couples with kids will soon have to jump through an extra hoop to get...
View ArticleTEENAGE SUICIDE: PREVENTION: WHAT TO LOOK FOR (PART 3)
WARNING SIGNS!! LOOK FOR WARNING SIGNS! (part 1; part 2) SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN “NORMAL” BEHAVIOR: While there are occasions when someone may significantly hurt him or herself “out of the blue”, most...
View ArticleIs My Child Depressed?
It is difficult to know how many children (pre-teens) suffer from depression. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that, at any given time, 11% of children under the age of 18 meet...
View ArticleTEENAGE SUICIDE: PREVENTION: HOW TO ASK YOUR TEENAGER ABOUT SUICIDE (PART 4)
WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I NOTICE SOME WARNING SIGNS? (part 1; part 2; part 3) Many parents fear asking their child about suicide thinking that by asking they might give their teenager some ideas or...
View ArticleIs Your Child Shy?
Most shy children grow up to be socially functional adults who are able to speak up in meetings or give presentations, but during their formative years, these activities may be quite painful for shy...
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Where Have The Fathers Gone?
The number one deficiency in our society today is Fatherhood. That’s right. Quite simply, there are too many children and not enough fathers. You many ask “How can this be?” We all know where children...
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Connecting with Children in a Smart Phone World
Connecting with your child is a concern shared by most parents. Smiles and coos come naturally for so many parents of infants, but there are other points of connection that are more confusing and...
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The Danger of Loneliness
Is loneliness dangerous? Well, no, not to adults. Not physically anyway. It’s complicated. But there was a time in your life when loneliness was very dangerous to you and that may be affecting your...
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FAQ: What is the age to teach children about sex?
You can’t begin too soon. Sex education is not a single tell-all discussion. When a child’s curiosity about body parts begins, open the door to sex education by teaching the proper names of his/her...
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FAQ: Does My Ex Have to Know the Kids are Coming to Counseling?
There are a few issues involved in this question: To answer this, we must determine what the provisions are of the divorce decree. This document spells out parents’ rights. In joint custody, both...
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FAQ Can You Help a Two Year Old?
Two year old children do occasionally need professional services. When parents have concerns for the welfare of their young children, professionals trained to deal with children can assist parents with...
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FAQ Why Does my Kid Cut (him/herself)?
Cutting often signifies intense emotional pain. Teens sometimes cut to distract themselves from it. A list of negative feelings may be associated with cutting and includes feelings of hopelessness,...
View ArticlePreventing Homework Conflict with Your Child | Part 1
An all too common problem that we address in family therapy is when children are less than completely honest about whether they have homework.The problem typically begins with the parent simply asking...
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