When you’re working with a teammate and they show you their work, and you tell them: That’s no good That’s not what that is supposed to look like Have you ever seen this done right? The likely affect will be either anger, shame, and they will pull away from you. This type...
When kids start to hit puberty, many aspects of their life begin to change, sometimes without much warning. Puberty begins anywhere between 8-13 years old with girls being on the younger end of the spectrum. Adults understand the physical changes that occur during puberty, but the mental...
Today is the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, still ringing loudly for some and bringing up old feelings. Any time there is an anniversary of loss, there will be a range memories, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. People may move right past dates of past...
In the San Ramon-Danville area, the academic pressure has been building and children and teens are feeling this weight. They feel like they need to be the best, get straight As, and always be the top of the class. Being average at anything is considered failure and passing a class with a...
Picking up where we left off from the previous article on Internet Addiction, we have to recognize that there is a worldwide problem with screen time. Countries such as Germany, Spain, South Korea and others are taking steps to limit screens and reintroduce children into healthier...
Recently kids in the San Ramon area have returned to school, which brings many emotions for both the parent and child. A new school year can be exciting, but it’s also stressful and scary for some children. Having to adapt to a new teacher, new expectations, and a new structure is...
Often it is difficult to help someone who doesn’t want to change. Actually it’s impossible to help someone who doesn’t want to change. That’s why a system called Motivational Interviewing has been created to help people want to help themselves. In short it...
What is it? An 8-session intensive experience designed to give couples: Tools to understand and intercept patterns of behavior that interfere with intimacy. You will learn to identify your Core Pattern as a couple and to work through conflict in a healthy way. A comprehensive...
Many people understand the importance of adults having boundaries with their kids and teens. Usually these boundaries are a general criteria of behaviors and expectations, as well as consequences for when the boundaries are broken. Sometimes these rules are unspoken and other times...
If you’re reading this, then you’re in the age of technology, with the many benefits it brings we are blessed. But also I hope to shed light on the research and hopefully we can warn you of the risks and how to help your child or yourself. According to Dr. James...
