Nearly half of all Americans suffer some kind of stress, according to the American Institute of Stress. Stress has been linked to all the leading causes of death – heart disease, cancer and suicide. The following test was developed by psychologists Lyle H. Miller and Alma Dell Smith at Boston University Medical Center. Score each item […]
Guidelines for Managing and Modeling Anger with Children When you are so angry that you think that you might lose your temper and hit or scream at your child Find a way to calm yourself down so that you do not do or say something you will be sorry for later. Remember what you do […]
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a neurobiological disorder that is recognized by the characteristics of inattention, impulsivity and at times, hyperactivity. These are evident from early childhood, are consistently present in the child’s behaviour and other causes have been ruled out by professionals. Characteristics of ADD include: Parenting Tips
1. Thought Stopping When the worrying thought or image comes, shout “STOP” to yourself. Then, picture a big, red, stop sign. 2. Attention Grabbing Tasks: Tasks must be active and engaging, not passive. Examples include: Artwork Crossword Puzzles Playing a musical instrument or singing Build models (e.g. model trains, airplanes) 3. The “Worry Box” Set […]
William J. Doherty, Ph.D. advances the belief that good therapists are clinically competent as well as sensitive to issues of moral responsibility. The following is an excerpt from his writing about positive qualities to look for in a “morally sensitive” therapist, along with some warning signs to watch out for.
