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The ‘Extreme’ Sport That Can Help Treat Depression

by Syndicated | June 11, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

A walk around the park will work, but this could be more fun! A form of rock climbing called ‘bouldering’ is an effective treatment for depression symptoms, new research finds. Bouldering involves climbing walls or rocks to a moderate height…

Childhood Spanking Backfires Spectacularly On Parents, 50 Years Research Finds

by Syndicated | August 23, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

Risks of spanking children confirmed by 50 years of research. The more children are spanked, the more aggressive and anti-social they are. What is termed ‘spanking’ has similar effects on children as physical abuse. The conclusions come from studies conducted…

DBT – WHAT Skills

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | February 20, 2017 | DBT Skills, Mental Health | 0 Comments

Taking Hold of Your Mind: “What” Skills Observe...

Family Personalities according to Carl Rogers

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | March 18, 2017 | Theories | 0 Comments

According to Carl Rogers, personalities among...

The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families

by Melissa Spicer, MS LPCC | Dec 22, 2020 | Children, Mental Health, Parenting

If you asked any of us a year ago what would life be like in 2020, it’s doubtful anyone would have guessed we’d be going through a global pandemic, replete with lockdowns and self-quarantining. At the beginning of the year, some families might have thought of being...

Depression Self Help For Teens

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Nov 26, 2019 | Children, Mental Health, Parenting

Only 38% of adolescent males and 42% of adolescent females who reported experiencing a major depressive episode are receiving treatment. A comprehensive approach to helping depressed youth combines professional therapy and or medication with self-help strategies....

Children of Trauma Can Present Challenging Behaviors

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Oct 14, 2019 | Children, Mental Health, Parenting

After several years of struggling with infertility, Julia and Samuel finally decided to аdopt. They were thrilled when a social worker called with news of a set of brothers who needed a house. It took a fеw months of paperwork,… read more

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF POSITIVE PARENTING

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Mar 27, 2019 | Parenting

Do you have an idea about the principles of positive parenting? The basis of positive parenting lies on five principles: respect, attachment, empathetic leadership, positive discipline, and proactive parenting. These principles are involved in building a strong bond...

How Experiencing Joy Can Help Children and Promote Optimal Development

by Syndicated | Sep 20, 2018 | Around The Web, Parenting

Joy is a powerful tool for solving childhood challenges. Yet in our culture of doing, teaching, treating and pathologizing, too often we forget that when a child needs help, the first thing we should increase is joy. This is certainly… read more

The Secret to Helping Children Thrive (And It’s Not a Theory or a Technique)

by Syndicated | Jun 19, 2018 | Around The Web, Parenting

I recently visited a kindergarten classroom to observe a child with “behavior problems.” When I arrived, the little boy was busying himself with an art project. He and his classmates were building towers out of cardboard box pieces. Everything seemed… read more

10 Recent Psychology Studies On Children Every Parent Should Read

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Jul 12, 2017 | Children, Parenting, Relationships

If parents are happier than non-parents, why are brothers and sisters so different, discipline, sleep, the dangers of television, etc… One of the many reasons why raising a child is an impossible job is that everyone gives you advice, and… read more

Ten Things to ask for when Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism or Developmental Differences

by Syndicated | Jul 2, 2017 | Around The Web, Parenting

As a pediatric psychologist I know that families’ journeys can be fraught with unexpected challenges. Discovering that your child has differences can be daunting. And sometimes, making sure that your child’s needs are properly met by the outside world can… read more

Parental Influence on Infant Brain Development

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | May 25, 2017 | Mental Health, Parenting

The role of a parent in an individual’s mental health development and the health of our society, has never been so prevalent to me after studying the theories of Alfred Adler, Louis Cozolino, and Karen Horney. Each of these theorists agree that early childhood...

Toddler Tantrums: Help from Neuroscience

by Syndicated | May 16, 2017 | Around The Web, Parenting

Charlie’s parents felt like they were walking on eggshells. A simple family party often set off the three year-old. The unfamiliar setting, the commotion, and relatives trying to hug and kiss the boy could easily send him into a kicking… read more

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