A Better Way to Divorce
By: Andrew McConaghie, LCSW Divorce happens. We know that around half of marriages end in divorce, which means about half of husbands and wives will personally experience the divorce process … Read more
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Classroom Strategies for Active, Impulsive and Distracted Children
By: Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S 1. Specific, sincere positive acknowledgment is far more effective than punishment strategies. Negative reinforcement or punishment works short term at best, but does not teach … Read more
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
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
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
Let’s Praise Children Less
By Cristiane Uchida, LAPC The way we talk to children certainly impacts the development of self-esteem. Parents have a tendency to praise rather than encourage children, and there is a … Read more
6 Tips To Use When Your Child Is Driving You Crazy
By: Cristiane Uchida, APC, NCC There is no doubt that raising children is one of the most challenging jobs. There are times parents might feel tired, overwhelmed and discouraged when … Read more
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
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