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Family Rules: 4 Reasons They Work and Tips to Create Them for Your Family

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by: Amy Churchill, MS Licensed Professional Counselor Do you have a known set of family rules? Are your kids aware of what they can and cannot do, as well as what consequences will be given for unacceptable behaviors? Having [...]

Family Rules: 4 Reasons They Work and Tips to Create Them for Your Family2015-10-06T11:05:08-05:00

Dos & Don’ts for Parents of Self-Injurers

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by: Amy Churchill Self-injury (SI) has become a common way of coping for teens. Although self-injury is not a new trend, it is a current one and parents of teens who self-injure are still left with many questions [...]

Dos & Don’ts for Parents of Self-Injurers2019-09-25T14:01:37-05:00

“Is This Just a Phase?” – Tips to Help Decide If Your Child Needs Counseling

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By: Amy Churchill One if the most common questions I hear from parents is: "How do I know if this is just a phase?". Whether it’s regarding tantrums, separation anxiety, sleep disruptions, hyperactivity, attention seeking or any other undesirable [...]

“Is This Just a Phase?” – Tips to Help Decide If Your Child Needs Counseling2014-01-06T14:22:13-06:00

The Self-Esteem Builder Checklist

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by Amy Churchill, LPC I recently spoke to group of parents about how to help promote self-esteem in the home. Although social pressures and competition are not new concepts, these self-esteem deflators are definitely magnified in today’s generation of [...]

The Self-Esteem Builder Checklist2014-01-06T14:23:33-06:00

Understanding Your Role in Shaping Your Child’s Behavior, part 2

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by Amy Churchill, LPC In Part 1 of this article, I defined 4 important ways that parent can help shape their children’s behaviors: Validation, Reinforcement, Modeling, and Punishment. Now we will explore how these techniques can be used in [...]

Understanding Your Role in Shaping Your Child’s Behavior, part 22014-01-06T14:23:57-06:00

Understanding Your Role in Shaping your Child’s Behavior, Part 1.

When choosing a therapist, it is important to consider their Areas of Practice. specializes in:

by: Amy Churchill, LPC There are several defined ways that parents can help shape their children’s behavioral responses, as well as help their children feel understood. I'd like to take a look at those with you in this article, [...]

Understanding Your Role in Shaping your Child’s Behavior, Part 1.2014-01-06T14:23:57-06:00
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