Tag: children
Psychology – Putting a Positive Spin on a Negative Behavior
If you have read any of my other articles, then you know that I work with “highly behavioral” children, or least that’s what they are often labeled at my place of work. Having a behavioral disorder has a very negative stigma and is associated with unpredictability, chaos, and sadly, poor outcomes. Through my work with [...]
Psychology – Reflect, Ask, Connect, Support.
To a certain extent every child, especially younger ones, have difficulty managing emotions and controlling impulses. Impulsivity–acting before thinking–is part of being a kid. As a child Psychologist, I work with children who can be highly impulsive and often times, very aggressive. Many of these children are not born aggressive; they have learned that aggression [...]
Psychology – Acknowledging Fear
As we gain mastery over our lives, we are often faced with the challenge of overcoming debilitating fears. A good portion of my work involves helping others face their fears, but often my clients have something to teach me too. 8-year-old Mandy came to therapy because she was afraid of everything–of being alone, of the [...]
