Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
How Do I Know When My Child Needs More Than Therapy Or A Psychologist?
There are many signs that your child may benefit from psychological counseling or therapy. Some of these warning signs include: persistent and pervasive sadness or feelings of hopelessness, disproportionate reactive…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video
It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to “screens” (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the “DS”)….
ABA, Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how can it help kids?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy that helps clients to sit with uncomfortable emotions and release attachments to maladaptive thought patterns. Originally ACT was created to help…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
4 Key Ways to Cope with the Social Impact of Coronavirus
Depending on your family’s circumstances in dealing with Coronavirus, some of you might have already been self-quarantined in your home before this week. Many more of you who might have…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Educational & Learning, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The type of praise parents should stop giving kids to build resilience
Most parents think of giving any type of praise as an instant motivation boost. But that’s not always the case when it comes to children. In fact, several studies have found that when…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Tips for Back to School Success For Your Family
The transition back to school is a family affair. It can be emotional not just for children, but for parents, as well! It’s OK to feel sad it’s almost time…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
I’m a Mom and a Child Psychologist: This Is the Behavior I Actually Worry About
No one knows more about toddler milestones and social issues than a child psychologist. Francyne Zeltser, Psy.D. wants to help parents worry less and enjoy parenting more. As a child…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Tips to Navigate Difficult Subjects like the War on Ukraine with Children
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has been a top story in the media across the globe, and the violent news can be difficult emotionally, even for adults. It may feel best…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Parenting Workshop: “How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling”
Behavioral Parent Training Workshop for Parents of Kids Ages 0-6 & 7-12 presented by Dr. Joshua Rosenthal on the UWS on 9/25/16. There were nearly 75 parents in attendance learning new…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
ADHD: Strategies for Success at Home and In the Classroom