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Play therapy is a child-centered approach to therapy that uses their main occupation, play, to process emotions or traumatic events, develop social skills, and manage symptoms of different mental health conditions. A therapist provides the child a...
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Emotional invalidation is when someone ignores, judges, or outright rejects your thoughts, feelings, or emotions. When you receive emotional...
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Anxiety can be a normal part of life, for both adults and children. In children, especially, new experiences can be seen as a threat until they build...
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Depression is one of the more common mental health problems, diagnosed in approximately one out of five Americans at some point in their lives....
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If you've never been to a therapy session, getting started with therapy can feel scary. Therapy is an unknown territory, and therefore you may be...
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Younger people don't spend too much time thinking about old age, but as life goes on you may find yourself ruminating on gray hair, decreased energy,...
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As the partner of someone who is experiencing depression, you can be a huge support for their mental health and well-being. Many of us, however, are...
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If you work with at-risk youth, know someone with a troubled child, or have one yourself, you may have heard of functional family therapy. This...
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Practicing self-care is a common refrain in media across the board, and while many of us spend a lot of time and energy intending to practice...
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Positive self-esteem can be an essential factor in child development. It helps to contribute to positive social behavior, is protective against...