Parents throughout the county are starting to prepare for the first day of school, which is less than a week away for many! Most children have not followed a consistent routine since the last day of school back in June. Now that school is about to begin, it is likely that most children will complain...
Family Vacations
Summer is usually an exciting time for children, as they enjoy being out of school and spending more time participating in fun activities. Many parents take advantage of their children’s summer vacation to plan family trips, which provides a time for all family members to spend quality time with each other. However, family vacations could...
Children with Anxiety
Anxiety related disorders are one of the most prevalent psychiatric problems that affect children and unfortunately many of these children do not receive the help that they need. According to research by the National Institute of Health, prevalence rates of childhood anxiety disorders are greater than 10% and are predictive of anxiety disorders in adulthood. In...
Substance Abuse and Adolescents
Substances could play a huge role in an adolescent’s life. Some adolescents may show no interest in using any sort of substance, while some begin using substances at a very young age. Drug use and the use of alcohol could affect an adolescent’s achievement in school, relationships with peers and family, and employment. Dangerous factors...
What Are the Reasons for Family Therapy?
People often wonder “What are the reasons for Family Therapy?” Individuals typically seek out family therapy services in order to resolve ongoing conflict and improve communication between family members. During times of increased stress, conflict between individuals often increases, causing tension within the family unit. A common reason for family therapy is to focus on structural changes within a...
Types of Affairs
There are many types of affairs. Infidelity is a lack of faithfulness to a sexual partner in an agreed-upon monogamous relationship. Infidelity is not limited solely to men and occurs in approximately one-third of all marriages. Online affairs have become quite prevalent with our reliance on technology and accessibility of social media and dating sites....