It’s All My Fault: Taking the Blame for Others

Jerome wanted to know why he still felt so badly about his parents’ divorce. He couldn’t understand it. He was ten years old at the time. He came to counseling to begin his search for the answer. Therapist: “What is the worst thing about your parents’ divorce?” Jerome: “It feels

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Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger February 3, 2020

Kids’ anxiety can spike during the summer. Here’s why, and what parents can do to help.

“Any sort of screen time can be anxiety-producing,” Naumburg says, “but especially time spent on social media, or watching scary shows or movies. And remember, shows that we may perceive as relatively benign may still be upsetting for some children.” The same goes for video games. What might seem innocent

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Shared by Carla Naumburg, Ph.D, Contributing Blogger June 20, 2019