By: Dr. Cassandra M. Faraci Early in our development, we formulate “core beliefs” about ourselves, the world, other people, and our future. As young ones, we think Am I smart? Am I athletic? Am I likable? Do bad things …
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Take Control of Stress: Your Life Depends on It
by: Michaela Patoilo We are all very familiar with stress and its many sources – blaring horns in traffic, screaming kids and bosses, spilled cups of coffee, crowded grocery stores, finances, work, and more. Since April is Stress Awareness …
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Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding New Light after Trauma
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller What is Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)? What would you say if I told you that going through a traumatic experience can actually …
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How to Help Our Grieving Loved Ones This Holiday Season
Glimmering white snowflakes dance across the chilly air. The windows begin to frost as the smoldering fireplace crackles in the background. The smell of fresh baked cookies and cinnamon fills the air. As you sit at the table and look …
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Signs That You or a Loved One May Have a Learning Disability
By: Michaela Patoilo Is every night a battle to finish homework? Do reading assignments end in tears? Do you feel like every project is a landmine for frustration? If these sound familiar, there is a chance your child …
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How Your Parenting Style Affects Your Child’s Development
By: Michaela Patoilo Toddlers having tantrums. Teenagers talking back. Being a parent is a full-time job. But for every child misbehaving in public, there is another parent nearby rolling his or her eyes. However, what might seem like bad parenting …
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10 Strategies to Combat Adult Anxiety
By: Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental disorders in the United States with at least 40 million adults being affected. It is estimated that 18 percent of adults have at least one …
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6 Strategies for Increasing Children’s Positive Behaviors
By: Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. One of the most common presenting issues in outpatient mental health treatment centers is child noncompliance which can be defined as, “the refusal to initiate or complete a request made by an authority …
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What is Cyberbullying, and What Can We Do About It?
By: Michaela Patoilo What do you think of when you hear the word ‘bullying’? Do you think of a big, burly boy cornering a frail, younger kid for his lunch money? Or do you think of girls whispering …
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5 Reasons Why Self Care is More Important Than Your To-Do List
We’re all being bombarded with back-to-school advertisements, reminding us that summer fun is coming to an end. For many this causes intense anxiety because we now have to be more structured and be governed by the never-ending to-do list. …
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How to Tell if a Child Has ADHD, Something Else, or Nothing at All
By: Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. If you’re wondering if your child (or a child with whom you work) has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you’re not alone. It’s true that some children are very active, impulsive, and/or off task, seemingly more …
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5 Tips to Reduce Back-to-School Anxiety
With summer beginning to wind down, it’s almost time for the new school year to begin. Students and teachers alike will trade beach days and sleeping in for lesson plans and bright and early learning. Especially for older children and …
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