I still remember the first time I witnessed the power of metaphor with a client. Michael was 14 years old. He had bounced from one therapist to the next and was guarded, cynical about adults in general, and therapists in particular. He had run away from his parents’ house on several occasions. To put it […]
Read More »The cup perspective
June 01, 2015 | For parents of teenagers,For teens,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
Keeping track of your teen
May 27, 2015 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses several apps that allow parents to track their teen’s physical location and online activity: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/t-mobile-app-lets-parents-track-location-kids-article-1.2236545
Read More »Helping your kids manage their temper
May 26, 2015 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
On power struggles with teens
May 26, 2015 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
[1] Domjan, Michael. (1993) Domjan and Burkhard’s The Principles of Learning and Behavior, 3rd Edition. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. [1] Domjan, Michael. (1993) Domjan and Burkhard’s The Principles of Learning and Behavior, 3rd Edition (pp. 290). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. [1] Domjan, Michael. (1993) Domjan and Burkhard’s The Principles […]
Read More »ADHD / externalizing behavior and vitamin deficiencies
May 20, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some studies do seem to suggest that certain vitamin deficiencies (such as Magnesium, Vitamin D, Zinc and certain Vitamin B’s) correlate with ADHD and externalising behaviour problems. Further research suggests that supplementing such deficiencies can lead to a reduction in symptoms. While not a treatment on its own, this appears to be somewhat useful as a […]
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