The cup perspective

July 09, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

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 […]

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Communuication and kids

July 09, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on teaching key skills: http://www.eacourier.com/news/parenting-tips-communication-skills-children/article_1b362216-c7bc-11e1-ae20-0019bb2963f4.html

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Communicating with teens

July 09, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some new tips: http://www.babysitting.net/blog/10-ways-to-get-your-teens-to-talk-to-you/

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on cyberbullying

July 05, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some basic info: http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Can-You-Educate-Children-on-Cyber-Bullying-3683295.php http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/23/bullied-to-death/ http://socialbarrel.com/social-media-bullying-among-teenagers/50724/  

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Divorced parents and virtual visitation

July 05, 2012  |   For divorced parents   |   Click on title to comment!

A look at the pros and cons of this new option for noncustodial parents. http://www.businessreviewusa.com/press_releases/joel-bernheim-says-virtual-visitation-no-substitute-for-true-custody-rights http://uspolitics.einnews.com/247pr/290072  

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