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When your child attends counseling sessions, the therapist may utilize one of several techniques, depending on your child's issue. This guide explains counseling methods, programs, and therapist's responsibilities.
Kids are people with their own ideas and personalities. Counseling can be as difficult for children as it for adults - sometimes even moreso. No matter what the purpose, it Read More
Marriage counseling and family counseling, although often different disciplines, hold communication at the core. In couples counseling, the therapist's role is not to save Read More
A play therapist much like any other mental health professional sees patients mostly one-on-one in 30- to 50-minute sessions. The Association for Play Therapy estimates Read More
The art therapist may have a busy day scheduled, including appointments with individual patients, holding workshops at hospitals and facilitating group sessions. She will Read More
Positive behavior modification plans help both children and adults make changes in their behaviors to improve the quality of their lives. Parents and teachers use positive Read More
Psychological treatments for child anxiety range from simple self-management techniques to therapies that are more complex. Administering medication as a management tool Read More
According to Dr. Russell Barkley, a specialist on attention-deficit disorder, a classroom of 30 contains between one and three kids with the disorder. ADD affects a child's Read More
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a widespread disorder affecting dozens of American children in every school. If your child has been diagnosed with Read More
Curious how your child is dealing with a dying pet? Get tips for understanding how children think in this free video clip about coping with pet loss for children. Read More
With more than 15 percent of the youngsters in the United States diagnosed as obese, it is clear that childhood obesity is an issue of vital importance. Overweight children Read More
Helping children understand divorce requires being sensitive to their feelings, introducing them to the concept of divorce and seeking professional help from child guidance Read More
Middle school students are prime candidates for understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and their relationship with their learning environment. As such, self-directed Read More
A guidance counselor can spend a lot of time during the workday meeting with students, parents and teachers to help formulate educational goals and career plans for each Read More
Adolescent substance abuse is on the rise. There are many reasons for this but mainly it is an escape route for them. It is a way for them to get away from the Read More
Programs for troubled teens can include outpatient programs, attended after school, and residential programs, where the teen lives on site while getting counseling for a Read More
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