Mastering Emotional Wellness for the Festive Season
Externalizing behaviors include impulsivity, aggression, reactivity, and hyperactivity. Parenting plays a crucial role in fostering adaptive behaviors in children. Authoritative parenting, with warmth and high expectations, yields positive outcomes. Setting clear limits and offering explanations motivate cooperation. Consistent consequences that align with the behavior are necessary. Understanding the child’s needs and emotions is vital. Collaborative discussions and problem-solving promote growth. Support your child’s learning and adaptive responses for a positive outcome.
ADHD
Externalizing behaviors include impulsivity, aggression, reactivity, and hyperactivity. Parenting plays a crucial role in fostering adaptive behaviors in children. Authoritative parenting, with warmth and high expectations, yields positive outcomes. Setting clear limits and offering explanations motivate cooperation. Consistent consequences that align with the behavior are necessary. Understanding the child’s needs and emotions is vital. Collaborative discussions and problem-solving promote growth. Support your child’s learning and adaptive responses for a positive outcome.
Chronic Pain and Mental Health: An Alarming Battle
The relationship between acute pain, chronic pain, and its impact on mental health is a complex and interwoven phenomenon that significantly influences the well-being of individuals. Understanding the complex interplay between acute pain, chronic pain, and mental health is paramount in developing effective strategies for comprehensive care, recognizing that addressing both the physical and emotional […]
Enhancing Parenting Strategies for Children & Adolescents with Externalizing Behaviors
Externalizing behaviors include impulsivity, aggression, reactivity, and hyperactivity. Parenting plays a crucial role in fostering adaptive behaviors in children. Authoritative parenting, with warmth and high expectations, yields positive outcomes. Setting clear limits and offering explanations motivate cooperation. Consistent consequences that align with the behavior are necessary. Understanding the child’s needs and emotions is vital. Collaborative discussions and problem-solving promote growth. Support your child’s learning and adaptive responses for a positive outcome.
Unlocking the Power of Play: Exploring the Transformative Power of Drama Therapy for Youth Development
By: Hannah Henderson In this article, we will delve into the captivating realm of drama therapy and its profound impact on the development of young individuals. We will explore the vital role of play and how integrating it into drama therapy unlocks the potential for self-expression, personal growth, and emotional healing. Join us on a […]
Navigating Crises: A Guide to Effective Crisis Management
By: Sarah Nasreddine Introduction: Crises can strike anyone, and they often feel overwhelming, pushing us beyond our usual coping abilities. However, with the right knowledge and support, it’s possible to navigate these challenging times and emerge stronger. In this article, we will explore effective crisis management techniques based on the Task Model of Crisis Assessment […]
Social Media and Mental Health
By Catherine Wachira, PMHNP Social media carries plenty of enjoyable benefits such as connecting people, providing resources and support groups, as well as advertising. Commonly, people spend hours on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Messenger. Unfortunately, excessive use of social media can negatively impact mental health and has even been linked […]
Music Therapy and Mental Health
By Catherine Wachira, PMHNP Music therapy is defined as the use of music in a clinical setting with the goal of attaining therapeutic goals established by the patient and the provider. Some of the goals may include stress reduction, management of anxiety and depression, as well as improving self-expression. Music therapy may include playing instruments, […]
Overview of Play Therapy
By Nazia Islam, LPC-S, RPT I love working with children, observing their creativity, the way they see the world, and resiliency. Prior to becoming a Registered Play Therapist I would use talk therapy and my rapport with children to see improvements. However, there were times I would hit a wall. The wall I was hitting […]
Drama Therapy : An immersive and Creative Approach to Therapy
By Hannah Henderson I believe play is the most natural medium of self expression for all of humanity. Oftentimes, as we grow older and the world begins to mold and conform us, play is abandoned. It is at that point that we begin to lose integral parts of our development; individuality, creativity and freedom. Drama […]