Recently, two young survivors of sibling sexual abuse (SSA), aged 17 and 22, reached out to me. I cannot imagine having been able to reach out in the same way when I... Read more »
If I described someone whose mood had suddenly shifted—someone more irritable, emotionally reactive, inclined to take risks, withdrawn, and harder to communicate with—you might worry something serious was happening. But what I’ve... Read more »
A major shift is transforming how we support autistic children, moving away from fixing “disordered” behaviors and toward embracing neurological difference. Traditional therapy often tried to stop natural behaviors like rocking or... Read more »
It may be dating fatigue, or it may be the economy, but modern trends in dating have taken hold. Cultural shifts, continuing economic uncertainty, and a growing focus on mental health also... Read more »
For many competitive athletes, the holidays don’t feel like a break. Instead, they can feel like a disruption to training, nutrition routines, rest schedules, and performance expectations that athletes may spend all... Read more »
We’re watching the fastest technological acceleration in human history—and our kids are living at the center of it. Teens are using AI tools for homework, creativity, support, and social connection. Younger children... Read more »
Why would a qualified, ethical therapist support their client’s decision to estrange from their family? Aren’t families sacred relationships that must be preserved at all costs? Not always. In fact, family estrangement... Read more »
For many families, navigating childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves balancing medication, school expectations, and family routines. While stimulant medications remain a standard treatment, new research suggests that adding structured psychological support... Read more »
For many people, the difference between a close friend and an acquaintance seems clear, but for autistic adults, peer relationships often fall somewhere in between. A new Canadian study suggests these ties,... Read more »
Parents and loved ones can play an essential role in helping their students succeed in college. And we don’t mean supporting the epic battle to help them get into the “right” school.... Read more »