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3 Techniques to Help Your Child Master Their Emotions
Raising children comes with its share of joys and challenges, and navigating a child's emotional world can be particularly tricky. Witnessing tantrums, meltdowns, or constant worry can be frustrating for both parents and children. But there’s good news! Emotional...
5 Benefits of Play Therapy for Child Development
As parents, you want nothing more than for your children to thrive and reach their full potential. However, navigating their emotional world can be tricky. Witnessing tantrums, meltdowns, or constant worry can be frustrating and leave us feeling helpless. Play therapy...
The Therapeutic Powers of Play Therapy
As parents and caregivers, it can be difficult to watch a child struggle with big emotions. We want to support them in any way we can, but sometimes it can be hard to know how. One approach that has been shown to be effective is play therapy. I’m Brittany McBryde...
What Parents Need to Know About Positive Discipline
As a parent or caregiver, you want to raise your child in the best possible way. However, disciplining a child can be a difficult task.Many parents struggle with finding the right balance between being loving and firm. Jane Nelson’s Positive Discipline approach is a...
4 Ways to Build a Coping Portfolio
A coping portfolio is a valuable tool for managing stress and difficult situations. It is essentially a collection of skills, habits, and resources that an individual can use to cope with stressors and stay emotionally resilient. I’m Alan Hickey, therapist at Silver...
6 Common Questions About Couples Counseling ANSWERED
Many couples face challenges in their relationship, which can range from communication problems to infidelity. If you're having trouble communicating with your partner, managing conflict, experiencing a loss of trust, or feeling disconnected, it may be time to...
Overcoming Infidelity In Your Relationship
Infidelity can cause deep emotional wounds, and dealing with the aftermath can feel impossible. But with the right approach, it is possible to work through the pain and rebuild your relationship. Hi, I’m Alan Hickey, therapist at Silver River Counseling, and in this...
The 4 Crucial C’s of Your Inner Child
The Inner Child is a concept that suggests we have a subpersonality type that's formed by the lessons we learned before puberty. These early experiences, however, can sometimes lead to emotional wounds that can continue to impact us as adults. I’m Alan Hickey,...
Unsafe vs. Uncomfortable: Understanding the Difference
Do you ever feel uncomfortable in new social situations, during difficult conversations, or in moments of vulnerability? You’re not alone. Our brains are wired to react emotionally when we feel uncomfortable, often triggering our defensive processes and making us feel...
5 Ways to Overcome Your Inner Critic
Let’s be honest – we all have parts of ourselves that we don’t like. We may feel like we are broken or damaged and need to be “fixed.” This can take a toll on our mental health. It’s normal to feel self-critical at times. When these thoughts become overwhelming,...
