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How to Tell When a Child Is Struggling Emotionally
Written by Ashlee Maruca, MS, LPC, ACS, DBT-LBC Every child experiences mood swings, tantrums, or…
Is This Normal? Understanding Emotional Development and When to Seek Therapy for Children
Written By: Habeebah Abdus-Salaam, LSW Emotional development is a fundamental part of growing up. It…
Helping Kids Face Their Fears: How DBT Supports Children with Anxiety
Written By: Habeebah Abdus-Salaam Anxiety in children is more common than we often realize. It…
What Childhood Depression Looks Like and How Therapy for Children Can Support Recovery
Written By: Habeebah Abdul-Salaam, LSW When we think of depression, we often picture sadness, withdrawal,…
CBT vs. DBT: Choosing the Right Therapy Approach for Your Child
Written By: Habeebah Abdus-Salaam, LSW As a parent or caregiver, watching your child grapple with…
How Therapy for Children Uses Radical Acceptance to Help Kids Embrace Challenges
Children can often get caught in an overwhelming feeling of high expectations. This can be…
How DBT Can Support Children in Healing After Trauma
Trauma in childhood can have a lasting impact on a child’s emotional, psychological, and social…
Therapy for Children: Teaching DBT Skills to Support Anger Management
Anger is a normal and natural emotion in childhood. From temper tantrums to outbursts of…
The Benefits of Therapy for Children: How It Teaches Them to Tolerate Distress & Cope with Tough Emotions
Therapy can provide several key benefits for children. Providing them with a safe and supportive…
