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Part I: Voice Dialogue and Healing the Inner Scapegoat – A Transpersonal Perspective October 29, 2010 . 6 Comments
“For years it lay in an iron box buried so deep inside me that I was never sure just what it was. I knew it carried slippery, combustible things more secret than sex and more dangerous ... Read More
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Tips for Managing Temper Tantrums October 27, 2010 . 3 Comments
Temper tantrums can be very frustrating to deal with. All children have a temper tantrum at one point in time or another. They can happen in the home, school, in grocery stores, although ... Read More
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‘My Child Is Cutting’: Understanding Self-Harm September 9, 2010 . 238 Comments
Cutting is the physical expression of hidden mental pain. Children may begin cutting or engaging in other forms of self-harm when their mental pain reaches a level that they can no longer ... Read More
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Bird Nesting: Advantages and Disadvantages of this Custody Option September 3, 2010 . 5 Comments
Parents often ask me to describe what options they have for their post-divorce living arrangements. In addition to the many ways it is possible for children go back and forth between two ... Read More
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Parenting for Healthy Self-Esteem August 16, 2010 . 6 Comments
Self-esteem is a relational term. It describes a relationship between you and yourself. Having a solid sense of esteem for yourself puts you squarely in a partnership that is nurturing ... Read More
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Therapy For Abusive Mothers: What Makes a Difference? August 1, 2010 . 21 Comments
For adults who were physically or verbally abused as children, psychotherapy is an important step in working through the difficult emotions these experiences have created. But what about ... Read More
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Separated Parents: Six Ways to Manage Holiday Scheduling July 1, 2010 . 3 Comments
Parent #1: It’s already December. We need to decide about Christmas and you had Johnny last year. Why do you think you should have him again this year? Parent #2: You know how important ... Read More
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Doting Mothers Cause Depressed Kids, Once Grown? June 26, 2010 . 15 Comments
Perceived favoritism on the part of a mother can cause long-term psychological effects on all her children well into adulthood, according to new research. Gerontologist Karl Pillemer from ... Read More
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Reasons We Self-Attack June 14, 2010 . 26 Comments
This is a continuation of last month’s article, “Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?” After learning to identify self-destructive behavior in ourselves, we can explore why ... Read More
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Foster Parenting: Surviving the Critical Point May 17, 2010 . 7 Comments
The dreams we have for our families and children are full of deep expectations, some stated but many unspoken. This is true for families that have biological children and also for families ... Read More
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Study Measures Impact of Parental Suicide on Children April 23, 2010 . 364 Comments
Many children grow up facing distinct challenges within their family lives, though some are presented with pronounced difficulty that may have the potential to negatively impact the child’s ... Read More
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Understanding Difficult Behavior: For Foster and Adoptive Parents April 15, 2010 . 16 Comments
It is common for children and adolescents in foster care and adoptive situations to exhibit challenging behaviors, some of which can be severe. It is equally common for parents providing ... Read More