CFFC Staff, Author at The Centers for Family Change

CFFC Staff

66 posts

Families Coping with Covid-19; Taking Time Outs are more important than ever

5 years ago

Covid-19 has posed many challenges for families. One of these is the pressure and stress that can result from increased togetherness. For years, many parents have worried about having enough…

The True Prevalence of ADHD and why worries about over-diagnosis and over-treatment are over-blown.

ADHD

6 years ago

Every so often there is a story in the popular press raising concerns about either an increase in the rate of ADHD (implying excessive diagnosing of ADHD) and/or the over…

Understanding & Treating Depression & Mood Disorders in Children & Adolescents

Children & Adolescents, Depression & Mood Disorders, Family Dynamics & Family Therapy

6 years ago

Depression and Mood Disorders All too common in children & adolescents Depression and mood disorders are a significant concern for children and adolescents. The Surgeon General’s 1999 report on Mental…

6 Basic Principles for Successfully Working with Relationship Problems

Marriage & Relationships

6 years ago

Couples cannot solve problems if partners are not treating each other civilly. Research has consistently demonstrated that disrespect, sarcasm, indifference, and distain are extremely damaging (see the work of John…

What to Do If Your Partner Does Not Want to Come to Therapy

Marriage & Relationships

6 years ago

What to Do If Your Partner Does Not Want to Come to Therapy If your partner or spouse refuses to come to therapy, you may feel tempted to give up.…