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Back to school!

The 2015-2016 school year is here! After a fabulous summer, some kiddos have a hard time returning to the structure and routine of the school. Here are a few tips to help them with the transition: *Remind your child that…

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Myths about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Myth # 1-Only soldiers who were in combat can develop PTSD. Truth-ANYONE can develop PTSD. Men, women, children, any race and any religious affiliation can develop PTSD. Post traumatic stress syndrome does not discriminate. PTSD is caused by an individual…

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Trauma then, trauma now.

Who remembers when the Challenger exploded? I do. I was 8 years old. It was awful. We learned about space in school and we were all so excited that a teacher was able to go to space! I have learned…

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Where has “independent play” gone?

January 23, 2015 child anxiety

Where has “independent play" gone? I am not sure, but let’s bring it back! As a therapist, I am often left competing with hockey schedules, tournaments, a classroom birthday party, golf lessons, a mani/pedi with Grandma, karate, etc……you get the…

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