WTOP – October 11, 2017 by Teta Alim WASHINGTON — October is ADHD Awareness Month, bringing attention to people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For parents with children who may have ADHD, it’s important to recognize symptoms and learn how...
Confessions of an Adoptive Parent – May 15, 2017 by Mike Berry If you’ve parented a child from a traumatic past for any length of time, you already know that traditional parenting techniques do not work. But, have you ever stopped to consider why, or what you...
It is no secret that there’s a lot of stigma that surrounds mental health. But, it’s time to break that stigma and start talking about a condition that affects 1 in 5 Americans. So, why is it that don’t people want to talk about mental health...
May 19, 2013- Marina Williams- http://marinawilliamslmhc.com/2013/05/19/8-tips-for-avoiding-therapist-burn-out/ Therapist burn-out is a major problem in our field. As therapists, we give until it hurts. And hurts it does. There are studies revealing that therapists...
Dave Thomas Foundation – July 18,2017 Or, how to quit making excuses and do our job When I talk to audiences not familiar with the child welfare system, I share startling numbers – more than six million children last year were involved in reports of abuse or...
