By not telling children about an event, we risk the likelihood of them hearing false information from someone else or finding out about it in an uncontrolled way.
Tag: parenting
Counselors are helping couples and families survive working, learning, playing and coexisting in their chaotically busy homes, where privacy is virtually nonexistent and conflict is easily flared.
Counselors must avoid common misconceptions and take a holistic view of gifted children to better assess and treat their mental health needs.
The deepening of a connection to a loved one can be a reassuring experience when a child’s sense of safety has been compromised due to the unforeseen circumstances families find themselves in currently.
Comparable to separation anxiety, parental anxiety stems from an increase in parental stress related to the reopening of states, businesses and schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quarantine-friendly engagement strategies to promote the wellness of children and families.
“Most students and parents recognize it as the small USB-shaped device that produces fruit-flavored smoke. Very few seem to grasp the long-term consequences of vaping habits. That being said, those consequences might already be here.”
Having a child with autism affects the entire family system, meaning counselors must take a wide-angle and long-term view when determining how best to offer guidance and encouragement.
Viewing clients, and their presenting issues, through the lens of their family systems often leads to insights and understandings that might remain obscured otherwise.
Children pick up on the emotions of the adults around them. Adults need to manage their anxiety before attempting to address the concerns of children. It is essential to provide a calm setting before talking with children about COVID-19.