The Power of Positive Thinking: What Works
The past several decades have seen a proliferation of work focusing on the idea that how we think drives how we feel, and that positive thinking can have many benefits.…
Helping families navigate the choppy waters of partisan politics
Whose lives matter: A middle aged man began a session by stating how his adult son is refusing to talk with him because of an argument over Black Lives Matter.…
Mitigating the Impact of the Pandemic: Promoting Resilience
The negative impact of the Pandemic on children and families is quite apparent. Not only is there an emerging body of research documenting the negative impact of the Pandemic (1,2,3),…
Helping Children Cope with the Issues of Our Time
From Greta Thunberg to the young social justice activities such as Shayla Turner, young people are stepping forward to address the social issues of our time. While we are no…
Families Coping with Covid-19; Taking Time Outs are more important than ever
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…