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Restoring Your Child By Giving A Behavioral “Re-do”
By Shelley Kues, MEd, LPC, Child Therapist Peter denied Jesus three times on that awful night. Peter had every intention of doing “the right thing” earlier that evening when Jesus had predicted that Peter would disown him. Peter couldn’t imagine the events that would follow. Just like Peter, our children…
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Dysfunctional Anger
By Bob Vass, MEd, PLPC, NCC So it is with dysfunctional anger – with one significant difference. That kind of anger also affects more than just the perpetrator; it can destroy relationships and ruin families. There is a distinction between anger as a normal human reaction and anger that turns…
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Empty Nest: Ambivalent Emotions When Kids Leave Home
Penny (not her real name) was a vibrant mother of four. She expressed confusion, selfishness, anxiety and shame regarding her mixed emotions when her daughter left home. Kathy, we took our daughter to school last month and I’ve found myself getting more depressed ever since. It’s confusing though because I’m…
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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,…
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