Ways That A Children's Therapist Creates An Appealing Environment For Patients

When people picture a therapy session, they often think about a patient lying on a couch and a therapist sitting nearby with a notepad, scribbling observations while the patient talks. This may be the case for lots of therapists, but when it comes to therapists whose focus is working with children, you'll generally find that they work hard to make the environment less formal. If you're thinking about having your child see a therapist, you want to find someone who is not only a good fit, but whose environment will be conducive to your child opening up. [Read More]

Therapeutic Approaches to Children with Conduct Disorder

Conduct disorder is a difficult behavioral disorder for parental figures to address. Beyond acting in socially inappropriate ways, some children are especially cruel to humans and animals, which can leave family members fearful of the child. Addressing the issue promptly can give your child the best chance at changing their behavior before it progresses. Determine Differential/Comorbid Diagnoses Conduct disorder frequently co-occurs with other mental health issues or can be misdiagnosed as another condition. [Read More]

Feeling Down For No Reason? Types Of Depression You May Have And Treatment Options

If you are feeling down for no reason and this has been going on for a few months, you may be depressed. Feeling down is only one symptom, however. You will also lose interest in things you once loved to do, not sleep well or sleep too much, have no energy, and more. To help you understand more about this, below are three different types of depression and treatment options for each type. [Read More]

3 Alternatives To Nagging Your Spouse

In many marriages, one person will often play the role of the nagger, constantly harping on his or her spouse about things that are bothersome. This dynamic is difficult for both parties; the person being nagged likely doesn't appreciate it, while the person doing the nagging may feel resentful that he or she has to play this role.  If nagging is an issue in your relationship, counseling can be an asset. [Read More]