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A New Normal- Reuniting Your Child With Friends

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By Lindsay Ferguson, MSW Living in and exploring our vast world is scary without an international pandemic occurring. If we add in COVID-19, it can make interacting socially seem that much more intimidating. Engaging with friends should be relaxing, easy, and uplifting. Who would have thought there would be a time when children and teens…
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What is Child-Centerd Play Therapy and How Can It Help

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  Karie Glide, LMSW Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) has been a huge part of my approach to working with kids. It centers on the relationship between the therapist and the child as a foundation for change. Using CCPT, the therapist creates a space providing developmentally appropriate materials to facilitate play in a meaningful way. Play…
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On Preparing your Child for Therapy

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  Sarah Hakala, MA LPC The decision to take your child to see a therapist is one that can be very difficult, even agonizing, for parents. Some parents worry their child will refuse to talk or throw a huge fit. Others have concerns about the stigma historically associated with mental health treatment and if their…
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Anxiety in Children and How to Provide the Support They Need

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  Hillary Mortenson, LMSW Anxiety disorders can develop from a broad number of risk factors including genetics, brain chemistry, personality and life events. And in these uncertain times, it is common to struggle with an increase of anxiety, worry and fear as we manage our lives. Persistent anxiety affects the thoughts and behavior of children…
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Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

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Anxiety and worries are normal and common as children develop. Separation from parents, especially at the beginning of the school year, fears of monsters or dogs, hesitation in new situations, and difficulty going to sleep alone are just some examples of worries that are frequently reported by parents.  Along with worries, children who are experiencing…
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Tips for Navigating These Challenging Times

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By Andrew Gladstone-Highland, M.S.W.  Fifty years from now, our grandchildren will be learning about 2020 in their history classes.  However, continuing to hear about how unprecedented this year is doesn’t necessarily help us, right now.  If you are feeling down or anxious in the midst of all that is happening around us, then it may…
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Managing The Election With Your Family

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By Dr. Daniel Klein Once again we find ourselves in a conflictual and divisive election season. This has added another layer to the anxiety and uncertainty our country is facing. Here are some thoughts on how to help support your children and family: Listen to your kids. Check in and ask if they have any…
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The Balancing Act with the School Year Beginning

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By Laura Johnson-Hughes, L.M.S.W. Families are facing new challenges with the uncertainty of school expectations this Fall. Not only are parents struggling over the decision of in-person vs on-line school, but they are trying to figure out how to balance work. Here are some options to make it a little easier: Some families are budgeting for a teenage mother’s…
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Thriving with Virtual Learning

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By Jillian E. Gismondi MA LPC NCC Currently, many parents throughout the Metro Detroit area are wondering how their child’s school year will begin – virtually, in person or a hybrid approach.This unknown approach is leaving parents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and unsure of what is best for their family. However, as each day creeps closer…
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