I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT), practicing psychotherapy in Newport Beach, CA. I have had the privilege of working as a counselor or therapist for over 30 years in various settings, with people from all walks of life experiencing a variety of difficult issues in their lives. I worked as a counselor for 15 years at the Washington State Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation, counseling troubled adolescents and their families.
I also worked as a marriage and family therapist for Family Service Center, a United Way agency in Houston Texas. For the last 16 years, I have been in private practice. Having two college age children and a marriage of 36 years, I understand the challenges of raising a family and maintaining a relationship in today's world. I believe that humor has an important role in therapy and in life, and my clients and I enjoy sharing a good laugh while we work together on the issues they bring to therapy.
I also worked as a marriage and family therapist for Family Service Center, a United Way agency in Houston Texas. For the last 16 years, I have been in private practice. Having two college age children and a marriage of 36 years, I understand the challenges of raising a family and maintaining a relationship in today's world. I believe that humor has an important role in therapy and in life, and my clients and I enjoy sharing a good laugh while we work together on the issues they bring to therapy.
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Other issues related to Adolescent Self Harm include adolescent drug or alcohol abuse, family therapy, parenting skills, communication problems, low self esteem, anger management.
By definition, self-harm refers to hurting oneself to relieve emotional pain or distress.
The most common forms of this behavior are cutting and burning.
The least common forms of self-harm include pulling out bodily hairs, punching walls, and ingesting toxic substances or sharp objects.
Many adolescents today are struggling to cope with extreme levels of stress in school, in their families, and in their peer relationships.
By definition, self-harm refers to hurting oneself to relieve emotional pain or distress.
The most common forms of this behavior are cutting and burning.
The least common forms of self-harm include pulling out bodily hairs, punching walls, and ingesting toxic substances or sharp objects.
Many adolescents today are struggling to cope with extreme levels of stress in school, in their families, and in their peer relationships.
AUD, Alcohol Use Disorders, Alcoholics Anonymous/AA, Rational Recovery, Moderation Management, Alanon, Alateen, Antabuse medication, alcohol treatment centers.
It used to be called alcoholism.
Today we know better.
We know that drinking problems do not come in one form, but can take any of a number of forms.
Some people who abuse alcohol start drinking heavily early in life and develop longstanding dependence.
Others start using regularly following a setback-such as losing a job, or losing a family member.
It used to be called alcoholism.
Today we know better.
We know that drinking problems do not come in one form, but can take any of a number of forms.
Some people who abuse alcohol start drinking heavily early in life and develop longstanding dependence.
Others start using regularly following a setback-such as losing a job, or losing a family member.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common health concerns among school-aged children.
ADHD can occur in both genders as well as in all ethnic and racial populations.
Although it is diagnosed as much as nine times more often in males than in females, many researchers believe that it occurs equally in girls, but because females display more inattentive symptoms and fewer behavioral symptoms, they may never be diagnosed or may be diagnosed much later than males.
There are two basic clusters of symptoms that characterize ADHD: cognitive symptoms are seen in inattention; behavioral symptoms are seen in hyperactivity and impulsivity.
ADHD can occur in both genders as well as in all ethnic and racial populations.
Although it is diagnosed as much as nine times more often in males than in females, many researchers believe that it occurs equally in girls, but because females display more inattentive symptoms and fewer behavioral symptoms, they may never be diagnosed or may be diagnosed much later than males.
There are two basic clusters of symptoms that characterize ADHD: cognitive symptoms are seen in inattention; behavioral symptoms are seen in hyperactivity and impulsivity.
More than ever before, families are providing long-term care to older adults with limitations in the ability to perform tasks necessary for independent living.
Nearly 25% of American households are providing care to people age 50 years and over.
Families are the foundation of a stressed healthcare system.
Hospital stays are shorter than ever and family caregivers are often expected to do what healthcare professionals once did, and do so without training.
If you or someone you know is arranging or providing care for someone experiencing illness-related losses or frailty, there are some important facts you should know.
Nearly 25% of American households are providing care to people age 50 years and over.
Families are the foundation of a stressed healthcare system.
Hospital stays are shorter than ever and family caregivers are often expected to do what healthcare professionals once did, and do so without training.
If you or someone you know is arranging or providing care for someone experiencing illness-related losses or frailty, there are some important facts you should know.
A number of childhood problems are particularly worrisome to parents.
Lying, stealing, anger or aggression, refusal to follow family rules, withdrawal, and depression are just a few of them.
In addition, parents may be troubled because they do not feel a sense of connection with their child even at a very early age, or they secretly find their child unusually frustrating or even unlikable.
A common feature of parent-child relationships that underlies or runs parallel to many of these troublesome problems is an insecure attachment.
Lying, stealing, anger or aggression, refusal to follow family rules, withdrawal, and depression are just a few of them.
In addition, parents may be troubled because they do not feel a sense of connection with their child even at a very early age, or they secretly find their child unusually frustrating or even unlikable.
A common feature of parent-child relationships that underlies or runs parallel to many of these troublesome problems is an insecure attachment.
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