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Is It Ever Too Late To Address Childhood Trauma as an Adult?
The negative effects of childhood trauma can last into adulthood. After all, the ACE Study, which has explored the impact of negative childhood experiences, such as not having enough to eat, being exposed to parental substance abuse, or being a victim of traumas like physical...
Attachment Issues in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Interventions
Sometimes, when children struggle with mental health problems, it’s because they’re coping with a seemingly common issue, like separation anxiety or ADHD. For some children, though, a label like anxiety or ADHD doesn’t adequately capture their symptoms. In the case of a child who has...
How is ADHD Diagnosed and Who Can Diagnose It
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a relatively common mental health disorder in children and teens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.8% of children aged 3 to 17 have ADHD. If you have a child who shows symptoms such as difficulty focusing or...
The Many Ways that Sandtray Therapy Can Foster Healing
When people hear the word “therapy,” they probably imagine going to a therapist’s office, sitting on the couch, and sharing their feelings while the therapist helps them to process. While this is the most common form of therapy, there are alternative methods. One such method...