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Dear Diary, So I’m back to school for the year. The thought of school makes me want to squish my sweaty palm into my sweaty armpit over and over. I’ve been practicing that sound all summer. On the first day … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. I have received a few requests for “how to get my kid to listen” posts recently (I have a lot of friends die-hard fans who have preschoolers and a few who have teenagers.). But before I … Continue reading
Preface by Megsanity: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) has been a growing phenomenon in the psychotherapy world. And as this movement becomes more popular in the general population, I have been getting more and more questions about it……. Keep reading…
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Question: I have a daughter with bipolar disorder who is ruining my life with her disrespect and her antics. I bring her to therapy and she’s on medication, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. I am honestly counting the days … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So I had a fan, who I completely “don’t know” (wink, wink) write me: My 3.5 year old keeps running away when I take her out – she’s not being defiant but does not understand that … Continue reading
In the last week, I had both a friend and my sister, desperately, plead with me for my best advice for handling a difficult toddler…. Both women, like me, have totally stubborn spirited and determined two-year olds. Hmmm…. What’s my … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Jack, an impulsive and charismatic 5-year old in my son’s preschool class, did not want to play with Charlie today. As Charlie told it to me on the car ride home from school, Jack was … Continue reading
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I have read several articles suggesting that there are benefits to families developing mission statements. And I agree. Living according to mission statement ensures that interactions and decisions are deliberate and consistent with the overall goals of the family. It is … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So, as I was writing this article, I quickly realized that I am guilty of doing almost all of the things on this list. Upon reaching this conclusion, for a split second, I was all: … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. His name is “Nick,” but all his friends call him “Bro” …. Errr, I got that wrong; it’s actually “Brah.”. The first time you met him, he wore a flat-billed, fluorescent hat and this shirt: … Continue reading
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