Trauma informed Delaware
Please take a minute to view this video. Then, learn more about trauma and Delaware’s initiatives to mitigate the adverse effects. The CCD founder, Lisa R. Savage, LCSW, was honored to be part of this project.
My struggle with anxiety; what I wish my parents knew.
I interviewed a friend of mine who struggles with anxiety. Please take a few minutes to read what she had to say. When did you have your first anxiety attack? I was a freshman in college, dealing with a lot of stress. I remember waking up in the middle of the night, not …
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What is PCIT? PCIT stands for Parent-child interaction therapy. It’s specialized play therapy for children ages 2-7 years old. Children are born with different temperaments. Even children born to the same parents can be as different as night and day. Perhaps you have one easygoing child, listens, and is even-tempered. Yet your other …
Five signs your tween might be struggling with anxiety.
Ahh, those tricky tween years. It’s a developmental stage where your kid is no longer a baby but not quite a teen. It can be a challenging time for parents as you loosen the reigns (just a bit) and for your child as they navigate new experiences. It’s also a time when emotional …
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So many changes….how are you?
We can only imagine the stress that you and your children must be experiencing. We are living with a great deal of uncertainty, navigating the pandemic. By now, most schools are starting virtually with the plan to resume in-person learning by October. It can feel confusing and frustrating as you figure out what …
Why we’re remaining closed after the shelter in place has been lifted
First, let me ask how you’re all doing? Collectively, we’ve been through a difficult patch. For some, the difficulties will persist long after the state reopens its economy. Businesses and schools are scrambling to figure out what the new standard will mean and how to keep people safe. We’re grappling with the same concerns. …
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Five ways to help build resilience in your child during social isolation
Life for us changed overnight. I remember driving home and listening to the news announce that schools were going to close for two weeks. Immediately, I knew this meant schools were likely closing for the remainder of the school term. I then wondered what this would mean for children. As a mental health professional, my …
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CCD has provided services to thousands of families over the past ten years. We strive to offer all of our clients the best experience from the initial phone call through the therapy process. We don’t always get it right, but we sure do care about your opinions. As we grow, we are fine-tuning …