Beyond ADHD Diagnosis: Building Executive Functioning Skills
This blog offers practical strategies for improving executive functioning skills in children and adults with ADHD, focusing on self-regulation, attention, organization, and time management. It emphasizes the importance of external tools, structured routines, and collaborative efforts to support individuals in daily life.
Helping Kids Overcome Separation Anxiety
This blog post provides strategies for helping children overcome separation anxiety, emphasizing the importance of routines, short goodbyes, and gradual steps towards independence, while also addressing separation anxiety at bedtime with consistent routines and positive reinforcement. If the anxiety is severe or persistent, seeking professional help from a therapist or child psychologist is recommended.
How to Talk to Your Child About Their ADHD Diagnosis
Explaining ADHD to your child can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can help them understand their diagnosis in a positive and empowering way. This guide offers five practical tips to start the conversation, highlight their strengths, and reassure them that they’re supported every step of the way.
How to Get Reimbursed for Therapy and Psychological Testing
Navigating insurance reimbursement for mental healthcare can be frustrating, but with persistence, organization, and self-advocacy, you can increase your chances of getting reimbursed—making important services like therapy and psychological assessments a little more accessible and affordable.
Neuroaffirming, Evidence-Based Therapies: What You Need to Know
Kaitlyn Vo, AMFT & Elizabeth Solomon Loyola, PsyD discuss neuroaffirming therapy, which tailors mental health approaches to neurodiverse individuals to better meet their unique needs. It emphasizes that standard therapies often fall short for neurodiverse people, and adjustments in the therapy environment, communication, and techniques are essential for creating a supportive and effective experience.
Unraveling the Invisible: Spotting Signs of OCD in Teenagers
We will explore the common signs of OCD in teens and discuss how early identification can lead to effective management and improved well-being.
Nurturing Resilience: Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors During Summer Break
In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies grounded in psychology to help you navigate and support kids’ tough behaviors during summer break…