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Most of us are familiar with depression. You probably know someone who suffers from the condition. Unfortunately, none of us can escape feeling sadness from time to time. Depression is more than just sadness. Typically, the sadness lifts after a day or two. Depression lingers on. This is what depression looks like in adults– Sleep …
Check out the video below on what social skills are and why they’re important. If you have a child who is struggling in relationships, says the wrong things at the wrong times, has difficulty making or keeping friends, has ADHD or is on the spectrum, give us a call to get your child in this …
Anxiety can show up differently in children than adults. That’s why it’s often mistaken for other things like defiance, laziness, overreaction or lying. Children and teens sometimes lack the language to describe what’s really going on and sometimes they’re just as puzzled by their behaviors. Anxiety is awful and the earlier it is …
The Center for Child Development is the largest provider of school-based mental health in the state of Delaware. We love what we do and are deeply appreciative of schools who have invited us in to help their students. Currently, we serve over 80 schools in Delaware. This includes public, private, and charter. What we’ve discovered …
Parenting stress is real. Children and teens can present with unpredictable challenges. Most parents want to do a great job and give their children the best to increase their chances for success later in life. But, what happens you hit a rough spot with your child? Let’s face it, every parent does, and for some, …
What to do when the stress of parenting gets the best of you. Read More »
Making that first phone call to a therapist is often wrought with anxiety and uncertainty. Let’s walk through how that process flows. Perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship problems. You’ve had enough and know that you need to talk to someone other than your best friend or family member. You might be …
Therapy can be life-changing. What to expect when you finally decide to do it. Read More »
How would you know if your child was self-harming? It’s not like they talk openly about it. In fact, children who self-harm are experts at hiding their physical scars. I’ve often been in the position of having to inform parents that their kid has cut themselves. Some parents go into denial, others get angry, and …
A few years ago, I walked into an elementary school and in the knick of time, dodged a chair that was being tossed by a young child. Here was a little girl, so angry and desperate and completely unresponsive to the commands of the adults around her. This is but one example, one child, one …
Kids with emotional or behavior problems? How schools can help. Read More »
“I’m Fine” Most of us have used the standard reply, “I’m fine” at a point in time when we were not mentally (or physically) well. We supply these safe responses, to discourage any potentially uncomfortable discussions about how we are functioning. As a person who has experienced anxiety and depression, I know that I have …
Recognizing, Accepting and Surviving Mental Health Challenges Read More »