Mental Health
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The Problem Solving Process
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By Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph. D. A common problem that many children and teens encounter when they are spending a lot of time with friends is struggling to problem-solve together, ultimately leading to conflict. Parents can help walk them through the problem-solving process, which helps them develop this skill (to eventually use on…
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5 Tips for Coping with Grief and Loss
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Posted: by: Emily Brzak, MA, LLP , The experience of grief and loss is highly individualized. There is no cookie-cutter amount of time grieving lasts, nor is there a step-by-step foolproof plan to eliminate the often painful feelings associated with loss. However, there are many tips and strategies to help ease discomfort while allowing the grief…
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How to Identify a School Shooter: A Psychologist’s Perspective
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By Drs. John and Pamela McCaskill With the recent tragic school shooting in our home state of Michigan, people are asking us, “How will I know if a student is at risk for being an active school shooter?” We wish we had a simple checklist that we all could follow, but this is not a…
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6 Tips for setting healthy boundaries during the holidays (or any time of the year).
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By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP 1. Use first person language: “Me” “I need” “I feel” Humans are defensive by nature. It is a necessary biological drive to put up our defenses when we feel threatened or wronged in order to ensure our survival. However, in the moment, many of us forget that we are…
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10 Tips for Getting the ZZZzz’s Back on Track
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By Truc Nyguen, MS, LLP We all know one thing for certain… getting kids back on their normal sleep schedule during the school year is a crucial (and super frustrating) aspect for school success. We know that sleep plays an extremely significant role in how we function day in and day out, physically and mentally. It…
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Autism Q & A with Dr. Nicole
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With Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D What is Autism? A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social, emotional, and/or communication problems. Individuals with autism may exhibit repetitive, stereotyped behaviors and have difficulty adapting to changes in structure or routine. These individuals may have different ways of learning, reacting to their environment, and paying attention. What happened to Asperger’s? Long…
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The Pros & Cons of Technology Time
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By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP The CDC recommends limiting your tech time to 2 hours per day, not including the time necessary to do homework/work. Children and teens (ages 8-18) spend approximately 7.5 hours a day on technology for entertainment purposes. 4-5 of these hours, on average are spent watching T.V. or Youtube videos. Spending more than…
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GIVE: Skills for Social Success
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By Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, PH.D. Summer is finally here! What’s the number one priority on most kids’ list this summer: play as much and as often as possible! For some kids, this means playing as many hours of video games as their parents will let them get away with. Some of these games may be…
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The Myths of Eating Disorders
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By Alesha Miller, MS, LLP Debunking some of the most common Myths about Eating Disorders. Myth: Eating disorders are not a big deal. Fact: Many people believe eating disorder are just about food and often encourage their loved one to eat more, eat less, or eat healthier. Eating disorders are complex mental health issues that often…
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