What Is RainDrop Therapy?
RainDrop Therapy is a soothing healing technique that uses pure Young Living essential oils. RainDrop Therapy combines aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and moist heat to create healing and cleansing through structural and electrical alignment of the body. The purpose of the treatment is to bring about complete relaxation, harmony, and wellness to the mental, physical, and […]
Hypnosis – A Safe Treatment For Panic Attacks in Children
It is heartbreaking to watch a child suffer from panic attacks. The child may scream, cry, tremble, pass out, throw up, or develop suicidal thoughts. The child, literally, thinks she is going to die. When a parent witnesses such an episode, he feels helpless and frightened. Unless he has suffered from such an attack himself, […]
Learn More About Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms
Attention deficit disorder is a self explanatory condition that people of all ages are afflicted with all over the world. Also called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it is classified as a neurobehavioral developmental disorder, which more commonly than not, affects up to 5% of the children. Unlike autism or any other early brain disorder, the […]
Wellness and Psychology
Abstract Wellness programs are being marketed all over the world as a panacea to preventative medicine leading to good health and longer lives. Wellness is not for people who are already ill, but for those whose intention is to stay well. In this paper we will explore the concept of wellness from a mental health […]
Five Teen Drug Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
Experienced parents know that fads come and go. Something that ignites teen fever one day may fizzle into nothing a few weeks later. But when it comes to teen drug use, trendy designer drugs can be just as dangerous as the substances we’ve been warned about for decades. Even those that quickly lose their appeal […]
Four Factors Essential to Therapy
Philosophy I would never claim to have all the answers to your problems, or to be able to fix them all. However, I do believe in the power of talk therapy to make a profound and positive difference in people’s lives, and to help them move towards their goals. I see four key factors that […]
OCD Symptoms – What Are the Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness or psychological disorder in which compulsive and repetitive behavior occupy a patient’s mind. The patient tends to suffer from excessive anxiety and by following a repetitive behavior or extensive ritual alleviates their anxiety. The causes of OCD are unknown, but it can happen due to family history, genetic […]
Jobs For ADHD Teens
Teens greatly benefit from having a job, whether just for the summer or a part-time, after school gig. However, for a teen with ADHD, a job is much more than just a method of making cash. With the right position, ADHD teens can find ways to build their social skills and improve their concentration and […]
Kids With Oppositional Defiant Disorder Need "Unconventional" Parenting Strategies
Kids with Oppositional Defiant Disorder are “unconventional,” and they need “unconventional” parenting strategies. How do I know whether or not I have an “unconventional” child who will need to be parented using “unconventional” parenting strategies? Please review the following statements. Are they true for you rarely, sometimes or frequently? 1. I have a hard time […]
War, Post Trauma and Animal Assisted Therapy
From soldier to “disordered.” From warrior to “outpatient.” From hero to “dischargee.” Too many of our military folks, our upstanding Canadian citizens and role models of patriotism and sacrifice are returning to us from overseas different in a way that is earning them labels like “mentally ill” or “mentally disordered.” They are referred to psychologists […]