Family Crisis

Play therapists are mental health professionals who use common toys to build relationships with children and to identify problems in the life of the child or the child's family. "Play therapy is...

Drug addiction can cause a wealth of emotional, mental and even financial problems for all parties involved. While it is possible to put a child into drug rehab against his will, this option is no...

Parents who lose custody of their children may experience feelings of loss, anger, depression and anxiety. These are all normal reactions, but ones that can make moving forward with your life...

Many parents look forward to the birth of a new baby with hope and anticipation. Welcoming a new baby into the family is a beautiful part of the miracle of life, yet not all women bear healthy...

A loved one or family member with an alcohol problem is seriously addicted to a substance that can be harmful to himself and others. If you have tried to broach the subject with the alcoholic and...

When you are acquainted with someone who has difficulty handling anger you may find yourself at a loss as to how you can help them. You may even find yourself tempted not to try at all for fear...

When a family gets evicted from their home due to unfortunate events such as job loss or a divorce, it leaves them feeling afraid, angry and hopeless. But there is always hope, and finding...

Newborns infected with meningitis are normally a result of an infection in the bloodstream. Most of these infections are typically caused by bacteria acquired as he passed through the birth canal,...

Few experiences are more traumatic than discovering that a spouse has been unfaithful. The feelings of betrayal resulting from infidelity can leave both partners convinced their marriage and their...

When an alcoholic relapses, it can revive old fissures in relationships and create new problems. Repairing these relationships and making them healthy again can often be as difficult as remaining...

When you are experiencing a relationship crisis, professional intervention can help you get through your problems. One thing you don't need during this time of crisis is the problem of dealing...

Shortly after the Great Depression of the 1930's, Reuben Hill theorized that four factors exist in families dealing with stressors. One of the most common crises families suffer from is coping...

The federal foodstamp program now goes by the name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new name reflects a focus on nutrition and an increase in benefits. Anyone seeking to...

When dealing with the death of a loved one in a car accident, you will likely experience the five stages of grieving: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Depending on the nature...

Death is a complex and difficult process for anyone to deal with, but particularly for children. When taking on the responsibility of caring for siblings after the death of a parent, it is...

When a family has problems, emotions run high. But if you're going to family therapy, you probably understand by now that this kind of emotional behavior only makes things worse. What therapists...

Coming to terms with death is painful and complicated---at best---for adults. It is even more trying for children, who don't understand the permanence of death or know how to process the stress...

Anxiety is a personality disorder that can make a person feel unstable, afraid, obsessive, and paranoid. These feelings may be increased or triggered by a specific person, place, thing or substance.

At 21, a child has become an adult. However, age hardly keeps parents from worrying. They are also legally allowed to drink, which may give parents more reason to worry if they start to see signs...

Some children are obviously so troubled that it is impossible to miss. These children struggle and act out in school. They may be violent or act inappropriately in peer or adult relationships....

It is a tragedy when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. Family members suffer with the patient as they watch him slowly decline and become incapable of remembering the names of people close...

Few things place more strain on a marriage than a stint in prison. The financial burdens become greater, emotional issues add considerable pressure, and the incarcerated spouse may rely on you for...

Clinical depression is so misunderstood that people who have the disease dread explaining it to adults. Explaining it to children can be even more challenging. Experts recommend a using...

Drug usage can trigger familial instability, as the craving for drugs can cloud judgment and place a strain on existing relationships. Although you may find it difficult to accept the truth about...

Disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, can strike at any moment, destroying the lives of vast amounts of people in one fell swoop. When this happens, the president of the United...

Your parents have recently passed, either together or at different times. You were appointed to be the executor of their estate, which is a sobering responsibility. Rely on a good estates attorney...

When you have a troubled teenager in the family, it can be difficult to know what to do to help her. You might try to talk to her and give advice, but she might seem resentful. Troubled teens must...

There is no doubt that abuse of any kind, by any person, can be devastating. When a person is abused by someone who has been entrusted with their care, the repercussions are serious. While they...

When one or more adults in a family are addicted to alcohol, the entire family suffers. Because of this, alcohol is called a family disease. Not only do the familial relationships become...

Alcohol and drug abuse can destroy lives, ruin families and end careers. When addictions strike, it's not only the addict that suffers. It is estimated that substance abuse affects at least four...

Charitable and nonprofit organizations in Ohio must be registered with the Office of the Secretary of State. According to the most recent figures (September 2009), almost 4,000 charitable...

Buying a gift is never easy, buy one is particularly hard when it comes with condolences. Understanding what types of gifts will be the most useful for a grieving parent will help you decide what...

Thousands of children run away from home each year in the U.S. A child is considered a runaway if he is a minor that has left the care of his parents or guardians and is not considered capable of...

Family members of an alcoholic often suffer in silence. While alcoholism may cause obvious health concerns, such as pregnancy complications in expectant mothers, it is also responsible for causing...

It is one of the most dreaded tasks to complete in a person's life. The idea of planning the funeral of a loved one can be almost as agonizing as watching their passing itself. However, with the...

Orphans are children who have lost both of their parents due to death or the termination of legal parental rights. In countries where AIDS and war are a constant reality, oftentimes these orphans...

Alcoholism is not just a behavior problem; it is a physical and emotional disease that is treatable. The illness has many stages but has one main consistent characteristic: The alcoholic cannot...

For children who are suffering the death of a loved one, get them a gift that offers comfort as well as demonstrates that happiness remains in the world.

Pain and suffering following a relative's death can be overwhelming--being harassed by debt collectors attempting to recoup a deceased relative's debts can be just that: harassment. There are many...

It can be confusing and scary to think your mother or father might be an alcoholic. It is important to understand the definition of alcoholism, to know what signs to look for to see if your...

Juvenile-justice authorities are turning to the family group conference as an alternative to traditional strategies for youthful offenders. Social-service agencies also use this approach when...

Divorce is never painless. But when children are involved in that separation, custody arrangements often cause intense anxiety for the kids. Parents can help their children cope better by managing...

More than 20,000 people are either killed or injured in fires in the United States each year. A large majority of civilian fire deaths occur in the home. This is why it's crucial that children...

Your child has gone from having a happy attitude and a sunny outlook on life to being chronically angry. She may have outbursts of anger in public or experience angry meltdowns when confronted...

Solution-focused family therapy (SFFT) is not traditional therapy, which focuses on what is "wrong" with the client family. SFFT works to help the family identify its strengths and to reach a...

You may think that substance abuse is your choice---and your business. The truth is that you are victimizing the people who love you and depend on you. The results of substance abuse become more...

The best time to get prepared for a disaster is before that disaster hits. If you live in an area that is prone to earthquakes, you should have an emergency preparedness plan in place so all the...

Depression can strike anyone with a substance abuse problem but is more common in women and minorities. Treating their depression improves the odds of staying clean. If you have a family member...

Nobody wants to think about disasters and their effects. The fact is, though, disaster does occur from hurricanes, floods and fires. Whether it's a man-made or natural disaster, you can be...