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3 Strategies For Dealing With A Critical Mother-In-Law

Q: We spent spring break with my in-laws. I was miserable. My mother-in-law is so critical of everything I do, and I feel hurt and angry whenever I am around her. My husband won’t intervene, insisting she can’t or won’t change. How can I prepare to see her this summer so she doesn’t ruin my…

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“That’s Not Fair!”- Navigating Summer Camp Scheduling With Multiple Kids

  Q: “I’m struggling with feelings of guilt around scheduling my kids’ various summer camps. Managing the logistics and trying to satisfy everyone’s desires is stressing me out! My older one’s equestrian interests always seem to get priority in both budget and scheduling. I feel bad about my other kids always having to compromise and…

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Valentine’s Day Expectations Too High?

Q: Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and my son is struggling to come up with ideas for celebrating with his girlfriend.  His younger sister says all his ideas are “lame” and won’t satisfy his girlfriend and her social media audience when she reports what he did. This is very upsetting to me. It seems…

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Don’t Wait Until Summer to Book Your Child’s Testing Appointment

Four Considerations When Scheduling Psychological Testing As parents, we’re always looking for ways to support and understand our children better, especially when it comes to their cognitive and emotional well-being. This winter is the perfect time to start thinking about scheduling testing services for this Spring or Summer. Here’s why: 1. Capitalizing on Current School…

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Badger or Back Off My Child about Taking Their ADHD Medications

Q: My 10th grader has ADHD. He’s pretty inconsistent about taking his medications. He doesn’t mind them; he just forgets. He gets annoyed when I remind him and feels “babied.”  But if he’s not consistent, it really impacts his school performance. We’re about to go into his junior year. The stakes are high for him…

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Animal-Assisted Strategies at Home

Q: My son enjoys his therapy sessions with his therapist and her dog Winnie. Can we apply some of these Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) strategies at home with our dog? A: Certainly! Here are three ways Elsy Estrada, LMSW, recommends integrating Animal-Assisted Therapy techniques at home: Teaching Boundaries: You can use your dog, let’s call her…

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Is My College Freshmen Depressed?

Q: Our oldest is in his first semester of college. In many ways, it appears to be, “So far, so good.” At least academically, that is. But we’re worried. He doesn’t seem to be making friends. When we ask him how things are going, he just talks about classes and band practice, which are “fine.”….

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Why EFT Might Be the Best for Infidelity Issues

Q: I’ve been persuaded that my wife and I need assistance discussing her feelings for another man. I’ve Googled therapists in our area and am admittedly overwhelmed by all the choices. How do I choose the right therapist to help us? A: First, selecting a therapist with advanced training in working with couples is essential….

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My Wife Refuses to Talk with Me Outside of Couples Therapy

Q: My wife’s former classmate from grad school moved to the area six months ago. They’ve been getting together occasionally for drinks to catch up. He seemed like a nice enough guy, and I’ve been invited to join them. I went once and felt like an awkward third wheel. So, I stopped going or even…

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Evidence-Based Medication Management

Schizophrenia, Recreational Cannabis Use, and Medical Marijuana

by Intern Logan Walker-Liang Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects a person’s ability to think, feel, and behave. The two main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations. The exact cause of schizophrenia is unknown. However, there are emerging studies that show that marijuana use could be one potential risk factor for schizophrenia, especially in young men….

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