Empathy: The Forgotten Discipline Tool
By: Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S In my parenting classes, I often use this disclaimer when sharing a new parenting tool: “this is not a magic trick.” I say this to … Read more
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Tips to Help Parents Comfort Children with Anxiety
By: Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S I have practiced child and family psychotherapy for 20 years. Of all the problems I help clients with, anxiety is one of the most common, … Read more
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Adolescent Counseling
Adolescent counseling requires a positive and trusting relationship between the teenager and their counselor. Our therapists are expert at connecting with teens, accepting them and helping them solve problems and grow. Many … Read more
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The What’s and Why’s of Play Therapy
By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is the systematic process of using play and play materials to work with and help children with emotional and … Read more
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Talking To Children About Divorce: Part 2
By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW In Part 1 of this series, we shared some tips on how to handle the initial conversation about divorce with children, emphasizing the importance of telling … Read more
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Positive Discipline
The real purpose of discipline is to equip children with the skills they need to be successful adults, and to create loving family relationships. Tracy McConaghie is a Certified Positive Discipline … Read more
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Sand Tray Therapy Facilitates Healing, and Solves Problems with Children Adolescents and Adults
By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S Most of us have had the experience of playing in sand, whether it is in a childhood sandbox, on a beach vacation, or lounging by a … Read more
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Talking to Children About Divorce: Part 1
By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW Many parents dread the moment they tell their children they are getting a divorce. They fear their own emotions and the reactions they imagine their children … Read more
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Small Daily Rituals That Strengthen Your Relationship
Research shows that small, repeated acts of connection—like a six-second kiss goodbye or five minutes of undistracted conversation—build relationship satisfaction more reliably than grand gestures.
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