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Forgiveness Therapy for Treating Kids Who Bully

Bullying among children and teens has received drastically increased news coverage and awareness. This has proven to be both good and bad in terms of outcomes. On the one hand, bullying is a serious issue which needs to be address in order to maintain the safety, happiness, and well-being of [...]

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Understanding the 3 Major Types of Therapy: CBT, ACT, DBT

What do you think of when you hear the word “psychotherapy”? Chances are it might not be good. After all, any word which contains within it the word “psycho” immediately brings to mind a number of negative connotations. This is thanks, at least, in part, to various films and tv […]

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Using Pet Therapy To Boost Mental Health Treatment

It’s no secret that people love their pets, which is why pet therapy is so effective. Pets can have an amazing effect on people who need a loving non-judgmental companion to spend time with. Some of the many benefits of pet therapy include relief from anxiety and stress, depression, reduced […]

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Intelligence Indicated by Drawings in Early Childhood

Ask your child when he or she is 4 years old to draw a picture of a child. Once your child has complied, the drawing could be scored on a scale of 0 to 12. The scoring depends upon the features included and if they are correct in number and […]

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The Cure for Childhood Boredom

As loving parents we do the best we can for our kids and we want them to be happy. We spend as much time with them as we can and we make sure they have toys and many other things to play with and enjoy. So it comes as no […]

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Types of Adolescent Therapy in South Florida

Adolescents today face a multitude of challenges. Often, they are able to rise up and meet these challenges with a combination of existing skills and social/familial support. Sometimes, challenges can be too great for an adolescent to handle and they find themselves struggling to overcome. There are a variety of […]

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How To Find A Child Therapist In Boca Raton, Florida

Tips for Finding the Right Child Therapist Sometimes kids, like adults can benefit from therapy. Meeting with a Child Therapist in Boca Raton Florida can help kids develop positive coping skills, effective problem-solving skills and teach them the value of seeking help. A Child Therapist in Boca Raton Florida can […]

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & ADD

What is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an often-misunderstood condition, which is not only over diagnosed, but under diagnosed as well. While Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders of childhood, ADHD is not just a childhood disorder. The […]