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Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. According to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: 160,000 kids stay home from school each day to avoid being bullied. Everyone plays a role in preventing bullying, whether you are a parent, a friend, a teacher, a...

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Understanding Grief, Coping with Loss

Everyone encounters some form of loss throughout his or her lifetime. Whatever type of loss, whether it is a loss of a loved one, friend, divorce, or job, it is important to know that the intensity of grief varies according to the type of loss that one has...

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How to effectively use a time-out

Parents often express frustration regarding effective techniques to discipline their children. Many first time parents use trial and error to determine the most effective technique for their child. While each child is unique and there is no one-stop quick method of...

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Preparing Children for the Return to School

Preparing Children For the Return to School Krista H. Kovatch, M.A.: Posted on Friday, August 02, 2013 12:56 PM The summer months are coming to an end as children and their parents are preparing for the upcoming return to school. Days spent lounging poolside will be...

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School Supply Drive

Do you remember going back-to-school shopping when you were a kid? No matter if you liked school or not, you were probably excited to get some particular item. Maybe it was a new backpack, new clothes, a new bike, or a really cool notebook. I still remember how...

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Therapeutic Counseling

Therapeutic Counseling Various life’s issues (tragic or non-tragic events) can sometimes interfere with an individual’s day-to-day living to the extent that normal functioning in different domains of life such as mental, behavioral, occupational, social and spiritual...

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5 tips to cope with family stress

5 tips to cope with family stress Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress level in your family? You may be experiencing significant stress, such as: financial problems, job loss, child’s learning issues, mental or physical health problems, family communication...

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So What is Psychological Testing Anyway?

So What is Psychological Testing Anyway? "Psychological testing" means a lot of things. To begin with, there are literally hundreds of psychological test measures out there for children, teens, and adults. A psychological evaluation typically has a referral question...

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New Blog

Hi everyone, It's time -- time for a blog. This blog will be on a variety of topics, such as parenting tips, special education services, ways to deal with divorce, family communication, military family issues, resources in the community, mental health treatment, and...

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