Social skills are an issue for most kids these days, not just those diagnosed with social anxiety, autism, learning disabilities or ADHD. As you may have guessed, some aspects of our modern lives—electronic devices, the frenetic pace of life and changes in socialization—greatly contribute to the social skills deficits we…
Join Carol Miller, LCSW for a social skills deficit workshop designed to equip parents with specific coaching techniques to try at home. Ms. Miller will provide you with an increased understanding of the complex issue of social skills deficits and your role as an important teacher and coach to your…
If you’ve always wanted to use essential oils at home, join us and empower yourself with practical tips from an expert! Tracy Moore, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Aroma Freedom Practitioner, will discuss how aromatherapy can benefit kids with mental, emotional and physical sensitivities, communication challenges and sleep complaints….
Child discipline can be the most frustrating aspect of parenting; it certainly is not fun! Nobody enjoys having to set consequences, make the rules, and lay down the law. But the role of disciplinarian is one of the most important jobs you have as a parent. Reasons Parents Struggle with…
Having a healthy body image involves much more than achieving an ideal weight. Body image touches many areas of life, physically and emotionally, affecting not only self-esteem, but also the quality of relationships and general happiness and satisfaction with life. These days, teenage girls go through a multitude of changes…
Social Anxiety Disorder (also called social phobia) is an intense fear that a person has of being judged, evaluated negatively, or being seen poorly by others. This is an irrational fear, not just embarrassment. This level of fear inflicts high anxiety and causes a person to withdraw from social situations. …
A learning style is how we process information and store it in our brain. If you’ve ever had difficulty helping your kids with homework, it may be because your learning style is at odds with theirs. Arm yourself with knowledge about your child’s preferences (and your own) and end the…
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