The approach is meant to motivate kids to do well because they are being recognized for doing well. From my experience, it would work well in a classroom or with a very attentive parent. Kids who don’t have severe issues love the attention and relish in it.
Many people feel pressure to go to college. With the talk of reduced or no college cost in the future, there’s more pressure on a college education. I often remind my young clients that college might not be for them. Read more…
When you find a good therapist whose fit to take care of the issues that you face, you’ll start to see changes in other areas of your life including your finances. You may think that you’re just going in to Read more…
I’ve seen many clients who have chosen, for one reason or another, to have have sex with no strings attached. Most of the people who I’ve seen choose a bed buddy after a break up and they don’t feel like Read more…
Lots of people feel and know that they need to be on a diet and that they can’t continue the way they are going. Diet also plays a role in mental health. If you have a diagnosis or feel that Read more…
I watched 10 Days in the Mad House. It’s based on a book written by Nellie Bly from the 1890’s. She was the first female investigative reporter and had written the book Around The World in 80 Days. As you Read more…
Can you have a friend or family member come to your sessions? You’re in luck. Insurances allow for therapists to visit with friends, partners, spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends or family members to come with you to your sessions AND insurance also Read more…
It’s quite a frequent question that once people know I’m an art therapist, the person asked if I work with kids. When I was first interested in the field, I was told I would only get jobs with kids, in Read more…
Art therapy is different from making art to sale. The intention in art therapy is to make a piece that represents the inner world of a client. Making art to sale is making a piece that is appealing to another Read more…
There are many types of ways that people leave therapy. Most people leave so that he or she is dodging dealing with the real issues. Some times in an attempt to leave, clients will blame finances. Other clients pretend to Read more…