Pain is both a physical and emotional experience. It is made up of both sensation and perception. In other words, it is the way we feel, as well as how we interpret that feeling. For example, you may step on a tack and view this as a negative experience or receive a vaccine and view […]
Interventions for Teachers and School Counselors – Definition: “executive functions refer to those abilities that allow one to carry out social and instrumental activities successfully, such as engaging with others effectively, planning activities, solving problems, and interacting with the environment to get needs met” (Stern & Prochaska, 1996, p. 243). Component What it Involves When […]
This article is intended to provide a basic understanding of the process referred to as Response to Intervention, or RTI. The RTI process is part of a multi-tiered system of interventions as outlined in the Federal law known as IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004). It provides guidelines for public schools in identifying and assisting students with […]
Everyone knows that the start of school is around the corner, and the excitement of a new beginning awaits. The feel of new, crisply pressed clothes and the aroma of freshly sharpened pencils lets us know that a chance to start things anew is almost here. For some kids, though, the resumption of school is […]
We’ve all heard the old adage “forgive and forget”. But, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably asked yourself whether that’s really possible. This is especially true with something as gut-wrenching as infidelity. After all, we generally consider marriage to be the most sacred personal and legal bond between two individuals. Adultery can devastate that […]
The great fears and the great changes that are society-wide now are sure to affect many of us in ways that we may not be able to anticipate. We cannot meet in groups or attend outside functions such as school, church or synagogue, clubs, sports, movies, concerts, and all of the things that make life […]
There are many reasons that parents may receive a referral to a psychologist for their child. If your child’s doctor referred you to us, it is because he or she feels strongly that the answers, information and solutions we can provide will benefit your child. Psychologists and therapists are specialists in many things that can […]
Licensed Clinical Psychologist #520 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) refers to a complex pattern of neurologically based behaviors. According the World Health Organization, incidence is between 4 and 7 percent of the population. There is no laboratory test or specific procedure for making a definitive diagnosis and current approaches to diagnosis are largely subjective. Diagnoses are […]
Sure, that seems like a silly question, right? Of course, we need food to sustain life and to provide energy for daily activities. But food represents so much more than that in our lives. From the moment we enter the world, food begins to reflect our relationships with people and the world in general. Think […]
You may have heard the term “attachment”, whether in a parenting magazine or an article on relationships. It is a major construct or concept in the field of developmental psychology. In brief, it refers to the type of relationship that exists between a child and his or her early primary caregiver, usually a parent. Psychologists […]
