Helping Children Cope with the Aftermath of School Shootings

2019-06-21T12:09:41-06:00

Helping Children Manage Stress in the Aftermath of School Shootings Sadly, we've had another tragic shooting involving a school. Although we are quite a distance away, the 24/7 news coverage brings this tragedy into our immediacy. Two key principles for parents and teachers in disaster and trauma include: 1) Limit children's exposure to the television [...]

Helping Children Cope with the Aftermath of School Shootings2019-06-21T12:09:41-06:00

Helping Your Anxious Child Overcome Sleep Problems

2020-08-05T10:47:47-06:00

As a therapist working with children and teens, I have often seen young people paralyzed by fears, worries, and anxieties. They often experience insomnia as well. It is as if they cannot get a break from the consequences of anxiety. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adolescents get 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Numerous [...]

Helping Your Anxious Child Overcome Sleep Problems2020-08-05T10:47:47-06:00

Back to School Stress: Tear Free Strategies

2019-07-30T10:28:43-06:00

Having back to school stress is a common struggle for children, but there are some things you can do to ease the pain. Here are some tips to help reduce anxiety and have a tear-free first week of school. 1. Healthy Family Routines: The Arkansas Psychological Association reports that family plays a key role in modeling [...]

Back to School Stress: Tear Free Strategies2019-07-30T10:28:43-06:00

Resources for Families in the Aftermath of Tornadoes

2017-05-18T13:00:09-06:00

Resources for Families Facing the Trauma of Tornadoes and their Aftermath From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network  In light of the numerous tornadoes that have impacted the communities in Arkansas and surrounding states, our friends at the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) have developed some helpful materials on this topic:  Tornado Response Factsheets [...]

Resources for Families in the Aftermath of Tornadoes2017-05-18T13:00:09-06:00

Parenting a “Troubled Child” – Some Unspeakable Honesties

2019-07-22T13:10:41-06:00

Parenting "Troubled Children": Some "Unspeakable" Honesties ADHD, OCD, ODD, Sensory Issues, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders…whatever diagnosis  it’s called in your child’s case, all you really know is that it’s painful.  Painful, upsetting, guilt-ridden, and exhausting.  Even the simplest of routines become difficult with your child.   The most menial tasks become unmanageable. [...]

Parenting a “Troubled Child” – Some Unspeakable Honesties2019-07-22T13:10:41-06:00