Category: Parents

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Raising an Infant with FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome): 8 Tips From a Child Therapist in Scotch Plains, NJ

Posted Kerry Isgur, LCSWPosted in Food allergies, Kerry Isgur, Parents

Raising an infant is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and countless learning moments. When your child has Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), the already difficult journey of parenting becomes even more challenging and complex.  What Is FPIES? Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a rare type of food allergy that affects the gastrointestinal system. […]

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Treating Selective Mutism With Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)

Posted Elaine Harrison-Yau, LCSWPosted in Elaine Harrison-Yau, Parents

If you’re reading this then the probability is your child has received a diagnosis of selective mutism. You might be experiencing a multitude of feelings ranging from sadness and worry to frustration and even anger. There might be waves of grief as you think about the dreams you had for your child; making friends at […]

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Helping Your Child Overcome Thunderstorm Phobia: A Parent’s Guide

Posted Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhDPosted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Parents

It’s not unusual for a child to be fearful of thunderstorms.  Thunderstorms can be intense and unpredictable.  For some children fears of thunderstorms are just a passing phase.  However for others, they can trigger a range of emotions in children, from anxiety to panic.  The panic may be almost impossible to soothe.  Furthermore, fears can […]

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What is Family Therapy? A Family Therapist in Branchburg, NJ Explains

Posted Megan Herelle, LAMFTPosted in Adults, Children, Megan Herelle, Parents, Teens

Family therapy first established roots as a form of counseling between the 1950s-1960s. It had one focus: to understand the effects of family on loved ones with mental health diagnoses. Bringing the family into the counseling room was meant to help identify how they have affected the diagnosis of the identified patient. This method makes it […]

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How to Find a Great Family Therapist

Posted Megan Herelle, LAMFTPosted in Adults, Couples, Megan Herelle, Parents

Families are core to who we are. They are often the essential building blocks of our personality, patterns, and values. Regardless of size or make-up, all families face challenges. Ultimately, if left untreated, you might find that these challenges start to grow and impact the relationships within your family unit. This is where family therapy […]

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Part 1: The Vital Role of Play in Easing Anxiety in Children

Posted Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhDPosted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Parents

Play is a powerful tool for children and adults alike.  However, academic pressures and extracurricular commitments frequently overshadow the importance of play. We live in a society that can be very focused on accomplishments.  This can even seep into therapy.  There can be an expectation in therapy that we fix the problem, develop coping skills […]