Our founder and president, James Smithers, was interviewed by the Daily Herald last week on the topic of temper tantrums . As an experienced child and adolescent counselor and expert in his community, James shared his thoughts on when temper tantrums are more than just a normal part of child development, how to be proactive […]
Continue ReadingADHD – An Epidemic?
Recent studies show that an alarming 11% of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. These statistics raise legitimate concerns regarding the over-diagnosis of this mental health disorder and, in turn, the over-prescribing of psychotropic stimulant medications for children. Positively speaking, these numbers represent an increase in awareness among parents and professionals […]
Continue ReadingPolaris Welcomes Two New Counselors!
Polaris Counseling is pleased to announce that Julie Barbosa and Jennifer Loughran have joined our team! Julie Barbosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Although Julie tailors her approach to the needs of each client, she finds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family […]
Continue ReadingMarilyn Recommends Reading…
Marilyn Andrew Recommends: The Me I Want to Be – John Ortberg 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – Sean Covey Inside out and Outside In – Berzoff, Melano-Flanaghan & Herty The 5 Love Languages – Gary Chapman Crucial Conversations – Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler Boundaries – Henry Cloud Co-Dependent No More – Melody […]
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Lisa Banner Recommends: Teens Who Hurt – Hardy & Laszloffy Cutting – Steven Levenkron Recollections – Viktore E. Frankl 7 Days to Confidence – Rox Taylor Mindfulness and Psychotherapy – Germer, Siegel & Fulton The Bodacious Book of Succulence – Sark Coloring Your Prayers – Carolyn Manzi Theraplay – Jernberg & Booth On Grief and Grieving – […]
Continue ReadingWhat To Tell Our Kids About The Sandy Hook Shootings
In the aftermath of the horrific events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week I felt it important to address how we as parents can help our kids process what happened to the 20 beautiful children and 6 teachers that lost their lives in this unimaginable tragedy. Our first instinct, as parents, […]
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