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Every family has problems, and it can be difficult to try to resolve them without help. Hear advice about parenting teenagers, coping with divorce and adopting stepchildren in this free video series from a professional psychologist.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Encourage good study habits in teens by organizing the study space and materials. Discover how to encourage good study habits in a teen with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
To encourage a teenager to help clean the house, be realistic with assigned chores. Discover more ways to encourage a teenager to clean the house with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Before giving teens allowances, make sure to go over all the rules with them. Learn how to give your teen an allowance with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
When choosing a divorce attorney, make sure they specialize in family law. Learn more about choosing divorce attorneys with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Dividing your possessions during a divorce can be a very painful experience. Find out about ways to divide your possessions during a divorce with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Protect your assets during a divorce by placing them in safety deposit boxes, IRA accounts or public savings accounts. Learn more about protecting your assets during a divorce with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Legal separation is easy to get as long as no minors are involved. Discover how to get a legal separation with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Battered women's shelters are easy to find by contacting the local court clerk or crisis center. Discover how to find a battered women's shelter with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
To understand different types of custody, contact an attorney or local bar association. Find out how to understand the difference between types of custody with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Volunteering for a battered women's shelter requires a background check and paperwork. Find out how to volunteer for a battered women's shelter with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
The only way to cope with not getting asked to prom is to take initiative and ask someone. Learn how to ask someone to prom with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Adopting your stepchild requires that the birth parent give written consent. Find out more about adopting your stepchild with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Establish a curfew with your child based on community ordinances and maturity levels. Discover how to establish a curfew for your child with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Discussion is the first step to cope with elderly parents moving in. Find out more ways to cope with elderly parents moving in with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
Support someone who has had a miscarriage or stillbirth by being patient and loving. Learn more about how to support someone who has had a miscarriage or stillbirth with expert tips from a psychologist in this free video about family counseling.
For many, one of the most rewarding things in life is having a family. No matter what the size, families give a sense of comfort and security. They encourage laughter and cooperation. However, like everything in life, families can have their problems. Nobody is perfect: spouses, parents, children or grandparents. Sometimes, moms and dads can't get along, teenagers rebel more than normal and communication is broken. Life is full of uncertainties. Despite the problems, there is always a silver lining. Learning how to deal with the unexpected or unfortunate circumstances can make a family stronger than ever before. Sometimes, it helps to get an outsider's perspective on problems. Listening to someone who is not directly involved in the conflict may offer useful advice. This is why counselors are a great resource for family and parenting problems. In this free video series, get some tips from a clinical psychologist offering general family and parenting advice. Learn how to deal with divorces, such as dividing property and picking attorneys. Also, get tips for establishing curfews, allowances and chores for a teenager. Curious about how to cope with a miscarriage or stillbirth? Our expert gives advice for dealing with many upsetting situations. So, take a moment, and learn some useful tips with this general parenting and family advice.
Dr. F. Felicia Ferrara Dr. F. Felicia Ferrara has 25 years of experience in psychology with a specialization in childcare and adolescent adjustment. Dr. Ferrara maintains a private practice in Tampa and consults in Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties within the family court system. She has trained many educators and psychology students on child assessment, diagnosis and treatment as a former Associate Professor in the University setting. But, above all, Dr. Felicia loves to circulate expert knowledge to you using her vast background and training to help you with all types of childcare issues.dkdk
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