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Before you get defensive, hear me out. We just completed an online series on trauma and toxic stress. If you didn’t have a chance to view the series, I strongly urge you to check it out. It’s posted on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/CCDNewark/ One thing mental health professionals are becoming sure of based on research …

Parents, have you dealt with your stuff? You are the key to your child’s emotional well-being. Read more to learn how. Read More »

Announcing a new addition to the team at CCD–Ms. Marcella Martin, MSW. Ms. Martin has provided counseling services for several years. She works with women are finding themselves feeling stuck. It’s not uncommon to reach middle-age and begin to question choices, decisions, and desire to create change. If you find yourself feeling stuck, wanting to …

Meet our new therapist who specializes in issues affecting women. Read More »

The long-term effects of toxic stress and trauma are often misunderstood. Many think that trauma refers to something catastrophic. It can, but there are other things that can be traumatizing that we sometimes take for granted. Understanding how you or your child might be enduring the aftereffects of trauma is essential for overall health and …

Toxic stress is dangerous, and often we’re not aware we suffer from it. Check out the online trauma and stress series sponsored by CCD. Read More »

The majority of parents want to do everything in their power to assure the health and happiness of their children. We find that parents are self-critical and question their every decision. There is a constant barrage of advice and opinions on what you should do to raise your children. The Center for Child Development has …

What are the key ingredients to raising a happy and emotionally healthy child? We bet you’re already doing most of these. Read More »

Anxiety makes people feel isolated. Unless you have it, anxiety is hard to understand. It makes people think irrational thoughts, behave in strange ways, attempt to flee from perceived fear, have outbursts and other experiences that non-anxious people do not understand. If you’re a spouse, parent, or friend of someone who has anxiety, it’s important …

Five things you shouldn’t say to someone who is struggling with anxiety. You might mean well, but these words can make anxiety worse. Read More »

A few years ago, I was the mental health provider for an excellent middle school. I loved working there because the staff cared about the students and did a lot to make sure we met their needs on every level. The team wasn’t punitive but sought to understand why students acted out and then addressed …

Anxiety is an issue for many children. Sometimes even parents miss the obvious signs. Read More »

All you did was ask your child to clean up and get ready for bed. The meltdown starts. It’s the end of a long day, and you’re tired. She’s tired, and you just want to wind down. Her behavior seems to be getting worse, and no matter what you’ve tried, the tantrums and defiance continue. …

Let us show you how to turn your child into a listening machine in five easy steps. CCD therapists have the secret. Read More »