Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
What are FBA/BIPs and how do I know if my child needs one?
What is an FBA? The acronym FBA stands for Functional Behavior Assessment. This refers to a process a behavior analyst completes to understand the function of your child’s behavior. FBAs…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Infant Mental Health – What is it and why is it Important?
What is Infant Mental Health? According to ZERO TO THREE Infant Mental Task Force , “Infant Mental Health (IMH) is the developing capacity of the child from birth to 3…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Transracial Adoption: Issues That May Arise and Tips to Overcome Them
According to American Adoption News, “A recent study from the Institute of Family Studies reveals that transracial adoptions have increased by 50 percent over the last decade.” This rise in transracial adoptions appears…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Social Media and Suicide: How to Keep Your Kids Safe
There is a growing trend in kids enticing other kids to kill themselves. In previous generations, we only had to worry about who our kids were hanging out with in…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How To Help A Teenager With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a growing concern among adolescents and young adults. It is currently the second leading cause of death of individuals between the ages of 15-24 years-old in the United…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Is My Child Resilient, Undercontrolled Or Overcontrolled?
According to the Encyclopedia of Children’s Health, “personality is what makes a person a unique person, and it is recognizable soon after birth. A child’s personality has several components: temperament, environment, and…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Vacationing With Your Child Who Has Special Needs
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Vacation, for many of us, means tossing structure and consistency aside. It means spontaneity, and trying new things. It may also mean staying…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Behavioral Treatment for Toddlers
It’s the middle of the afternoon and Mary’s 16 month old son just won’t settle down. No matter what she tries to do, he just continues to cry, fuss and…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Mental Health
Can Lack Of Sleep Make You Depressed or Anxious?
How much sleep should I be receiving? The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Sleep becomes a concern when an…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Can I Learn It Myself Or Do I Need A Professional?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven to be a very effective treatment for mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. With the large variety of CBT self-help books…
