My ideal type of client is a child or teen who is dealing with anxiety, anger or stress and the grown ups in their life who are supporting them. My counseling philosophy is to give practical support ...

Join Chicago Parent on June 5 for this free ParentEd Talk with mental health counselor and author Janine Halloran, LMHC. The kids are not alright. Our youth are dealing with a lot and it shows: A ...

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As the prevalence of mental health disorders among our youth continues to rise, it's likely that many of us have come across numerous articles discussing the data. However, amid this influx of ...

Disasters can produce huge psychological impacts, potentially affecting people for life. A recently published scientific study summarises what we know about outcomes from disaster-coping strategies ...

Resilience is not some innate personality trait but a habit that gets cultivated bit by bit through everyday experiences. Think of it like a muscle that gets stronger with practice. Research involving ...

Note: Lt. Col. Melissa Boyd is a clinical psychologist and published children’s book author. Change can be hard for everyone but especially for children who often do better with structure and ...

In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn ...

Often called the “winter blues,” the period in January after all the holiday festivities are over is hard for a lot of people to get through. For young children, the added confusion of the sharp ...

The Neag School of Education is continuing initiatives designed to combat Connecticut’s teacher shortage, reduce bias and provide coping strategies for children. The Neag school restructured their ...