Kids and Teens in Need

It is common for kids to hold one or both parents responsible for the divorce. Knowing why children behave this way and how to respond can help parents navigate these difficult moments with more confidence and compassion.

Divorce is a life-changing event for any family, but its impact on children can be especially profound. Learn more about what you can do as a parent to support your child during and after divorce.

Sandtray Therapy assists children and adults with EMDR Therapy and trauma recovery. Trauma often disrupts the ability to process experiences verbally. Memories may be fragmented or stored as sensations and emotions rather than clear stories. Sandtray Therapy helps bypass these verbal barriers by engaging the senses and imagination.

When your child begins EMDR therapy for kids, you might expect to see steady progress and clear signs of improvement after each session. Instead, you may notice changes in their behavior that feel confusing or even concerning. Sometimes, children show increased anxiety, mood swings, or other symptoms between sessions. Other times, they seem calm and unaffected. Both reactions are normal parts of the healing process.

Aggressive behavior in children can be both challenging and distressing for parents and caregivers. It often feels overwhelming when a child lashes out, striking fear or confusion. Yet, this behavior usually signals a deeper need for understanding and help. Recognizing the root causes of aggression is critical for finding effective management strategies. In this post, we'll explore practical ways to handle aggressive behavior in children. Our approach emphasizes staying calm,

This article explains why it can be so difficult for some children to effectively manage their emotions and behaviors and why traditional discipline technique for children, can often fail to lead to lasting behavioral changes in children with special challenges.

Allowing children to engage in "violent" play, within appropriate boundaries, can be a crucial aspect of their development.

Parenting is a delicate balance between guiding our children towards becoming responsible and respectful individuals while nurturing...