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Substance Abuse and Families

Guest blog by Rebecca Muir Most information out there about substance use disorder (SUD) usually focuses on the substance abuser and their intimate partner(s). However, SUD is a problem that the entire family must navigate, including children. So the topic of substance abuse and families is an important one. In his book Substance Abuse and […]

What is Childhood Anxiety?

  Guest post by Gayle Pape, LCSW   Something upsetting happens and your child worries that it might happen again. You talk it over with your child and they bounce back.  This cycle is a natural part of a child’s life as they grow and experience new things. However, when your child’s feelings of anxiety […]

How to Talk to Your Teenager – Why Won’t They Just Listen to Me?

Guest post by Sarah Van Meter Are you a parent of a teenager and ever wondered “why won’t my teen listen to me?” or “why don’t they talk to me?” As long as there have been teenagers there appears to have been tension or conflict between parents and their teens. Even as a therapist who […]

How Do You Know if You or a Loved One Suffers from Codependency

guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC, SEP Have you heard of codependency? It is a surprisingly serious condition that usually develops in childhood, when you learn that it is not safe or ok to focus on yourself. This can create many issues later in life if you don’t develop a healthy sense of your Self. […]

How to Talk to Your Kid So They Will Listen

You love your child, but do you ever wonder if you’d have better luck talking to a rock? Whether they ignore you, talk back to you, or just don’t do what you ask, it can leave you drained and at a loss for what to do. You’re probably wondering, “Why doesn’t my kid listen to […]