Category: Academic Concerns
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March 24th, 2011 |
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Arguing can be an art. It can also be a precursor to conflict resulting in declined productivity. Two women from Columbia University’s Teachers College recognized that there is a better way to teach our children to argue effectively. Deanna Kuhn and Amanda Crowell designed a revolutionary curriculum to test and measure their theories. Their recently published findings suggest that dialogue may present a better tool for developing productive... Read More
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March 17th, 2011 |
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New research suggests that ADHD, at one time thought to only hinder one’s successes in life, may be responsible for creative achievement in adults. “For the same reason that ADHD might create problems, like distraction, it can also allow an openness to new ideas,” said Dr. Holly White, assistant professor of cognitive psychology at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and co-author of the recently released paper. “Not being completely focused on a task lets the... Read More
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March 16th, 2011 |
Play is our human birthright and yet we see a devaluing of play in our culture. We are seeing the erosion of the value of play [http://usplaycoalition.clemson.edu] and play outdoors manifesting in nature-deficit disorder, a term coined by Richard Louv. When children and parents could be outdoors playing they are tied to a computer or television screen. Children and adults are experiencing greater incidences of obesity and other physical and emotional disorders due to the lack of physical activity, play outdoors, and connection with nature.
In our neighborhoods, children are not often seen playing... Read More
March 11th, 2011 |
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A study released this month illustrates a clear relationship between a child’s mental state and the quality of his classroom. Children taught by teachers who felt inferior to their colleagues developed more mental health problems than kids whose teachers felt respected. In addition, children whose classrooms were lacking in adequate learning materials and supplies also exhibited a higher rate of mental stress.
The authors of this recent study examined four different areas of mental health, including... Read More
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March 2nd, 2011 |
The subject of consequences comes up frequently in my work with teens and families. The fact that many parents of teens struggle with this area should come as no surprise. Up until adolescence, consequences are pretty straightforward and effective - if your little one wants this you distract with that, if she throws a tantrum you give choices and/or use a quick time out. For good measure we'll throw in a simple set of rewards and consequences for chores and behavior. Such is the journey that leaves one completely unprepared to parent adolescents.
What make adolescence so difficult? Without getting... Read More
March 2nd, 2011 |
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In the United States, public awareness about addiction and addiction counseling has grown tremendously in the past decade or two. But it’s easy to take for granted a link between awareness and recovery. Most people are more aware of the physical disease that addiction can be, and most are aware of various addiction counseling resources and support programs that are available. But this does not mean it’s any easier for those impacted to reach out, find a counselor, recognize their problem, and get the help they need.
Globally, alcohol abuse is a huge problem.... Read More
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February 23rd, 2011 |
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Two Ohio State University professors of Counselor Education say that when a student commits suicide, many schools inadvertently react in a potentially harmful way. It’s natural to want to cancel school for a day while students mourn, to hold ceremonies and memorials at the school, to explain the student’s action as an attempt to “end the pain,” and to talk with students about mental health and suicide in large assemblies. But Darcy Haag Granello and Paul Granello say that these behaviors... Read More
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February 22nd, 2011 |
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An estimated 40% of students who begin college don’t graduate from their initial school within six years. While some take longer or transfer to a different institution, a great deal of these students drop out altogether. Seeking to learn the causes behind college dropout, Michigan State University analyzed surveys of over 1,000 college freshmen from ten different schools. Students were asked whether they’d recently experienced twenty different “critical events” (ranging from poor grades and money troubles to... Read More
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February 16th, 2011 |
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With kids and adolescents, it’s easy to take a “wait and see” approach to behavioral and emotional problems that arise. Perhaps they’re just going through a phase, or it’s something they’ll grow out of, or it “comes with the territory” for their age. While this is certainly true about some aspects of adolescence, it’s also true that sometimes, problems are evident but people are hesitant to find a therapist or counselor, afraid either of perceived stigma or afraid that they’re overreacting as a parent.
But new research is showing that intervening... Read More
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February 10th, 2011 |
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When children or teens are singled out and mistreated during their early years, it’s not uncommon for the psychological fallout to last well into adulthood. If parents are aware of the problem and find a child psychotherapist or youth counselor for their son or daughter, there’s hope of recovery—after all, the young can be very resilient. But sometimes, children are singled out in ways adults might not expect. Recently, new research has shed light on the experiences of two different groups of youth: deaf and hard of hearing children, and lesbian, gay and... Read More
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February 8th, 2011 |
Health and wellness are multifaceted. Therapists and medical doctors see this daily in many the connections between physical health and mental health. But “physical and mental” is not the full picture. New research published by the Society for Research in Child Development finds that more developed social and emotional skills correspond to improved academic achievement. Academic achievement, in turn, benefits self-esteem, which positively influences students’ relationships with... Read More
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January 30th, 2011 |
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The Higher Education Research Institute has been tracking the mental and emotional health of first-year college students for decades. This year’s freshman class has the lowest rate of emotional health documented in twenty-five years. The consequences of this will likely manifest in a variety of ways as these students progress through college. They’re more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, to keep poor study habits, and to require... Read More
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January 27th, 2011 |
Imagine bright and intelligent young adolescents or high school students. Imagine the countless different professional and personal paths they can choose to follow. But what if they envision their futures not based on their own capabilities and dreams, but rather on what they see around them? New research shows that exposure to female experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) increases women’s self-concept of their abilities in these fields. What does this mean for psychotherapy and the public... Read More
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January 22nd, 2011 |
As younger generations are increasingly plugged-in, connections between technology use and mental health are a big area of concern, and of research. A new study in the journal Pediatrics has linked video game addiction with depression, poor grades, social phobia and anxiety. It’s unclear whether the gaming causes mental health concerns, or whether troubled teens turn to gaming, but it’s clear that the two reinforce one another. While casual gamers are unlikely to develop serious problems, it’s important for parents and... Read More
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