• Upset Child throwing tantrum at dad

    Helping Children When They Are Upset

    By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Child Therapeutic Services One of the most important parenting skills is helping children learn to calm down when they are upset. A child can go from calm to out of control in  five seconds or less! The more escalated the child’s emotions and…

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    The Importance of Parenting by Grace

    By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services Often parents come to me, looking for guidance, because their child’s behavior is difficult or their attitude is disrespectful.  These parents are struggling with their child because they feel they can no longer control them. They believe that, if they just…

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    Jason: A Case Study of Play Therapy & Autism

    By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services Jason is an eight-year old boy who is starting third grade. He is smart, funny, and loves video games. He is often teased at school, which causes him to feel badly about himself. Although he likes being around other children,…