Behavior problems in childhood in the absence of any other psychopathology (mental or emotional illness) are quite common. In contrast to emotional disorders (depression and the like), behavior problems are readily modifiable with a cooperative engagement of the therapist, the family and the child. Difficulty in the treatment of behavior problems usually involves a failure […]
Prevent Bullying using the Broken Toy WorkshopTM Utilizing a powerful, emotionally memorable video program, our experienced child behavior specialists lead a classroom experience which sets the stage for attitude and cultural changes within your school or organization. Children from third to eighth grade are deeply affected by the story of a boy who is bullied, and […]
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY: Assessment of Brain Impairment as a Result of Injury Neuropsychology has been organized into a distinct discipline in relatively recent years. However, research and practice in neuropsychology in the United States dates from the late 1940’s and 1950’s, with the pioneering work of Steryl Halstead and Ralph Reitan at the University of Indiana Medical […]
In the early 1980’s Jael Greenleaf published a pamphlet entitled Adult Children of Alcoholics, and for the first time this group was identified and characterized by the symptoms they share in common. The support group “Adult Children of Alcoholics” stated in their pamphlet: “We had come to feel isolated . . . we either became […]
Attention-Deficit Disorder is a clinical syndrome that occurs in 4 – 7 % of children. It is usually diagnosed at the time of school enrollment, or soon thereafter. In some cases, it involves hyperactive behavior (ADHD), in some it does not (ADD). Most ADD children are easily distractible. Many children with ADD (especially when the […]
Here are some suggestions to help ADD children in the home setting: Although he may need extra help in adapting to the demands of school and home life, the ADD child wants to fit in and would usually choose to not be in trouble or have others be angry with him. With patience and understanding, […]
Virtually no one wakes up one morning and says to himself, “What a beautiful day! I think I’ll get addicted to drugs today!” However, a huge number of people end up addicted to a variety of drugs. (Alcohol is a drug, too, but that’s another page.) How does this happen? Any substance which alters a […]
or … Geeks, Dweebs and Nerds Grow Up, Too As a Psychologist, I am often asked to evaluate (and treat) children who are affected by the syndrome of Attention Deficit Disorder. This problem is characterized by an assortment of bothersome behaviors including distractibility, fidgetyness, blurting out answers to questions before they have been completed, difficulty […]
Congratulations! The big day has come and gone and you’ve returned from your honeymoon. This is when the real marriage begins, with all the challenges and gratifications of everyday life. Even if a couple has lived together before the wedding, taking vows before family and friends is a turning point in a relationship. So, going […]
There is an old joke about a clergy person who is talking with a couple about their relationship problems. First he listens to the male who tells him it’s all the woman’s fault and that she does not understand him. The clergy person responds: “you’re right”. Next he listens to the woman who tells him […]
