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Marital Satisfaction

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | February 20, 2017 | Relationships | 1 Comment

A satisfying marriage has many factors and can...

The Personality Trait That Decreases Suicide Risk

by Syndicated | August 3, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

It is also a generally protective factor against health problems. More intelligent people are at a lower risk of suicide, research finds. In fact, intelligence emerges as a generally protective factor against health problems. People with higher intelligence are also…

DBT – Myths about Interpersonal Effectiveness

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | May 8, 2017 | DBT Skills | 0 Comments

Myths about Interpersonal Effectiveness...

The One Simple Thing That Identifies A Narcissist

by Syndicated | September 5, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

How to tell the difference between a narcissist and someone with high self-esteem. Criticism makes narcissists aggressive, research finds. But people with high self-esteem are not particularly bothered by criticism. This is because, at heart, narcissists often have a strange…

How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in Children

by Melissa Spicer, MS LPCC | Oct 12, 2021 | Children, Communication Skills, DBT Skills, Mental Health, Parenting, Personality

For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who lack...

“Failure to Launch” Syndrome

by Melissa Spicer, MS LPCC | Oct 8, 2021 | Children, Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting, Personality, Relationships

Do you have an adult child still living at home, long after you expected them to move out? Are you having trouble getting your adult child to maintain employment or help out around the house? Does your adult child spend a lot of time playing video games, or hanging...

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

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