Preschool Assessment for Autism
Most children affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not diagnosed or treated until preschool or early school age, though…
Emotional Disturbance and How To Identify It
Eli Bower, a pioneer in the field of early childhood education of emotionally handicapped children, wrote, “I often thought about…
Psychological effects of heart conditions on children
While heart attacks and strokes are possible in children, they mostly occur in adults. Instead, the majority of heart conditions…
Behavior Management Techniques for ADHD Kids
If your child has Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder, you are well aware of the obstacles he faces every day.…
Appropriate Goals for Children with Behavioral Problems
Children with behavioral problems can be a challenge for parents, teachers and even their own peers. Kids need boundaries and…
Activities for Children's Emotional and Social Development
The media and academics have spent a lot of time looking at the social and emotional problems of kids today.…
Where to get emotional support for COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease affects more than 11 million Americans. It is a progressive disease. This means it will only…
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Definition: A disorder featuring 2 or more distinct personalities that take turns in controlling the person. Used to be called…
Depression Symptoms & Dizziness
There are many difficult side effects to depression that can make life difficult to bear. Fatigue, anxiety, pains throughout the…
Does Caffeine Cause Anxiety & Depression?
Caffeinated beverages are consumed daily by multitudes of people around the world. The substance helps us feel more alert and…
Depression in Athletes
Statistics indicate that up to 17 percent of college athletes suffer from depression. This number rises to 25 percent for…
How to Design Group Therapy Activities
Group therapy activities are designed to help small groups of people work out similar problems under the direction of a…
Dealing With the Death of a Mother
Losing the person who gave you life changes everything. No one is ever prepared to let go of the person…
Counseling Techniques for Adolescents
Adolescence can be one of the most emotionally turbulent times in a person's life. Hormones, changing responsibilities, the rewiring of…
Counseling Children and Adolescents on Death
Research suggests that bereaved children are a vulnerable population, at increased risk for social impairment and psychopathology (Baker, Sedney, &…