by Crissy Himelstein | Nov 16, 2021 | Tween and Teen Counseling
Childhood trauma can influence people well into adulthood. If you were faced with traumatic experiences as a child, you may feel frustrated that these events still affect you emotionally today. You might try to tell yourself that you’re safe now, and what happened...
by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 7, 2021 | Parenting
Parenting is not a simple job. And sometimes, just communicating with your kids and getting your point across without arguing can be challenging! Perhaps you have teenagers who you bicker with. Or maybe you have young children who haven’t quite learned to regulate...
by Crissy Himelstein | Aug 17, 2021 | Play Therapy
Play therapy can be a great choice for children who are struggling with mental health issues, major life changes, or behavioral challenges. However, any parent who is going to enroll their child in sessions with a play therapist will want to be assured that the...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 9, 2021 | Tween and Teen Counseling
Adolescence is a turbulent time. As a parent, relative, or teacher of a teen, you know this. But sometimes emotional turbulence is more than normal ups and downs of development. Unfortunately, some adolescents consider, attempt, and commit suicide. If you have teenage...
by Crissy Himelstein | Apr 20, 2021 | Parenting
When you’re in the thick of dealing with a tantrum or yet another bedtime battle, stepping back in order to create a connection with your child may feel impossible. Like any human, if you’ve been pushed to exhaustion by your child’s arguments, the last thing you want...
