Category Archives: Therapy
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Beyond Medication: 9 Alternative Ways to Help Teens Beat Depression
Posted on April 7, 2015 by Kristi in Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When parents recognize that their teenager might be depressed, they are often desperate for help. They see their son or daughter struggling, and want to do everything in their power to help them feel better as soon as possible. (By the way, if you’re wondering if your teen might be depressed, click here to learn about the […]
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Recommended Reading
Posted on February 23, 2015 by Kristi in ADHD, All Ages, Anxiety, Book Reviews, Depression, Divorce, Kids, Mental Health, My Favorite Things, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.Books I Recommend
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It’s National Play Therapy Week!
Posted on February 1, 2015 by Kristi in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy, Uncategorized.This week is National Play Therapy Week, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to write a little bit about play therapy. Play therapy is an important part of my practice, especially when I’m working with younger kids. Here’s a short and funny video clip that does a great job introducing play therapy: What […]
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My Favorite Things: Happify
Posted on September 8, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Link Love, Mental Health, My Favorite Things, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.Time for another one of my favorite things! I’ve got another app for you today that I’ve really been enjoying. The spotlight today is on… Happify Happify is an app and website that is designed to help you become happier. Simple, right? It sounds a little cheesy but it’s honestly really cool. When you first […]
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10 Things You Need to Do To Help Your Child With ADHD
Posted on August 4, 2014 by Kristi in ADHD, All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.Before reading this post, you may want to read my last post, The 8 Red Flags of Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder in Kids and Teens. If you’re wondering if your child has ADHD, read that post and consider taking them to a psychologist for an evaluation. If your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, […]
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Helping Your Child Develop a Growth Mindset
Posted on May 27, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Book Reviews, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.This post is the second post in a series on fixed vs. growth mindsets. Click here to catch up and see what the difference is between a fixed and a growth mindset. So you think your child may approach the world with more of a fixed mindset than a growth mindset. Don’t worry – this […]
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The 12 Things Teenagers Need from their Parents
Posted on May 5, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.I work with a lot of teenagers and adolescents. Because of this, I also work with a lot of teens’ and adolescents’ parents. The teenage years can be great in so many ways, but they can also be really tough. Many parents feel helpless when their child is struggling. Teens often withdraw from their parents […]
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How to Make a Behavior Chart that Actually Works
Posted on April 28, 2014 by Kristi in Kids, Link Love, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy.Behavior charts come up a lot when working with kids. While I don’t think they work in every situation, I do think they can be helpful in many cases. The basic idea is pretty simple. A behavior chart is based on the principles of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement says that when a child is rewarded for […]
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Relaxation Techniques for Kids and Teens
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Book Reviews, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When your child is feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, relaxing their body is one of the most helpful things you can do. When someone’s emotions are extremely high, their body acts differently than it does when they’re feeling calm. Muscles become tense, which can cause aches, pains, and headaches. Heart rate speeds up. Breathing becomes […]
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The Top Ten Ways to Help your Child With Anxiety
Posted on March 31, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.If your child has symptoms of anxiety, I’m sure you want to help them in every way possible, but it can be hard to know what to do. If your child has been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), you are probably feeling even more confused and overwhelmed. (Wondering if your child has GAD? Click […]
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