Childhood anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are common mental health challenges that affect many young minds. As parents, we play a pivotal role in…
Connections Child and Family CenterSeptember 20, 2023
Attachment and Attachment Problems By: Dr. Kimmy Griffin Maybe you have heard of a psychologist or doctor who uses the phrase “attachment.” They are…
admin_laurenDecember 6, 2021
What is PCIT?Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a positive, direct, and intensive therapy that helps both parents and children work on their parent-child…
admin_laurenSeptember 30, 2021
Shame versus Guilt By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA Guilt and Shame can be confusing to many, and yet they influence our…
admin_laurenSeptember 1, 2021
Like many families, we are gearing up for summer travel with kids. The parents we work with often ask for toy recommendations. Here are…
admin_laurenMay 25, 2021
Have you ever wondered, “what is the right way to raise my children?” Or, “what is the best strategy for when my child has…
admin_laurenFebruary 12, 2021
Many of our behaviors stem from something deeper, so take a moment to HALT and check in with yourself. Step back and evaluate,…
admin_laurenFebruary 5, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2H-RAiBJs4 4:40 – 4:59 Big emotions – Big feelings in kids. I like to give a framework to understand where those feelings are…
admin_laurenSeptember 29, 2020
To Go To School, Or Homeschool, That is the Question? by Kelly Guidry, LPC-S In the last few days I have woken up in…
admin_laurenJuly 29, 2020