Integrated Treatment Helps Children With Both ADHD and Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually appears in children at an early age. Parents of ADHD children struggle to help their children with everyday tasks and academic assignments. Many of these children are unable to complete their homework and find difficulty with routine responsibilities, posing a tense and frustrating situation for both the parent and the child. A number of children who have ADHD also have symptoms of other psychological problems,... Read More
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When I am asked about anxiety and where it comes from, I remind people that it is so important to look into one's past to see how past events can play a role as well. Things that may have happened years before can definitely lead to present (and future) issues, as well as leave us to doubt our ability at times ( a la "will I truly be able to manage these new tasks at work," or "will people really be there for me as my relationships have not gone the way I have wanted. I'm not so sure"). This uncertainty can create a great deal of anxiety and doubt.
Psychologist Charles Bentley eloquently describes... 
Sleep disturbances have been linked to a number of psychological issues. Insomnia has been shown to be related to 
Shyness and fear are not unusual traits for children. When young children begin to experience new situations and new people, they often exhibit hesitation. As they age, some of these children may continue to be apprehensive in unfamiliar environments, while others may comfortably assimilate themselves to their surroundings. 
Religiosity is an area of interest in the mental health field. How this domain influences behaviors of young people is a question that has been researched quite extensively over the past several years. However, understanding how external religious attitudes and internal religious attitudes affect behavior has yet to be explored. It has been well established that positive religious beliefs can increase empathy and understanding in youth. Additionally, religious commitment and religious beliefs have been linked to lower rates of violence, sexual risk taking, and 
Many people agree that women have come a long way in regard to equal rights. Some even argue that women are completely equal to men and deny that sexism still exists. Others are appalled at the current state of attack on women’s rights. Whatever your opinion is on the current situation with equality among men and women and the concept of feminism, there is a specific type of therapy that still exists today called feminist therapy. With advances in equal rights, experts weigh in on the need for feminist therapy today.
Depending on who you ask, feminist therapy can be defined in slightly different... 
Cognitive therapy (CT) is one of the most commonly used approaches for the treatment of major depression. The techniques used in CT are broad and diverse and allow for therapists to either adhere stringently to the traditional CT strategies or to use more liberal and abstract delivery methods. Also at the core of CT and many other therapies is the therapeutic alliance, which embodies the relationship bond between the client and therapist. This is seen as vital to the foundation of treatment and is the base from which all future progress is formed. There is a wealth of research that demonstrates... 
Been lied to lately? Our natural tendencies to deceive are deeply embedded throughout our social experiences. Most of our lies are not geared toward outright deception (that's a different topic) but toward subtly exaggerating truths and opinions in our own favor. For those of us seeking more truth in our relationships, we are confronted with the near impossibility of measuring the honesty we offer others or desire from them. Our portrayal of self to others is a constantly moving target. No sooner do we post a status update to friends, than we are tasked with somehow hiding those words from friends... 
There is much debate as to whether exposure to television programming aimed at young children is beneficial or harmful. Some experts believe that infants are deprived of valuable parent-child interaction and play time, critical elements of child development, when they are exposed to too much child-directed programming. However, other experts believe that much of the programming designed for young children and infants can provide them with necessary language tools and skills that they may not otherwise receive from their 
Latinos are at high risk for 
Most women have experienced some symptom of premenstrual discomfort at one point or another—whether it be bloating, aches and pains, breast tenderness, fatigue, tension, headaches, or sleep, eating, and/or mood disturbances. By some estimates, up to 80% of women experience at least one symptom with some regularity. For approximately 5% of women, however, symptoms are severe enough to meet criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, which can lead to impaired functioning and quality of life during the last week of the menstrual cycle and until about 4 days after menstruation has begun.... 
Symptoms of depression often first appear in early adolescence and are influenced by many factors. Puberty, co-occurring mental health issues, abuse, and other elements all affect a teen’s chances of developing significant depressive symptoms. Family functioning is one element that is particularly impactful on how children manage feelings and reactions as they age. Children who are raised by parents who engage in volatile and hostile disagreements learn to cope with their own emotions by internalizing or externalizing. The negative repercussions of witnessing abusive behavior can significantly... 
Therapy as a sacred ritual might sound a bit pompous to some. After all, therapy is often considered something of a “have to,” not a “want to.” I would like to consider that therapy is something other than a way out of struggle, depression, and pain. My clients teach me each week that something beautiful is explored, born, or manifested in our weekly get-togethers. As they make their weekly voyage to therapy, they pledge to themselves the opportunity to discover the full range of their experience.
Like a good cup of coffee in the morning, therapy is like a morning jog-so-you-can-get-going... 
Nearly half of the children born today are born to unmarried parents. Cohabitating is becoming more and more popular in modern culture. In Europe and in the United States, the majority of married couples report that they lived together before getting married. Research has compared the satisfaction levels of married couples versus cohabitating couples and has consistently shown that couples who live together are significantly less happy with their relationships than married couples. Although having a child can bring immense joy and emotional closeness, it has also been shown to decrease relationship... 
