It’s 7:15 on a school morning and your child is in tears, or has a stomachache again, or is begging for one more day at home. By October, a lot of families start to see this pattern take shape, once the newness of the school year wears off and the daily demands settle in. If […]
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Some kids can tell you exactly what happened and how it made them feel. A lot of kids can’t, not because they’re hiding something, but because the words simply aren’t there yet. That gap is where sandtray therapy tends to help. DBT of South Jersey now offers sandtray therapy for children and teens, alongside our
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Telling a child they will be starting therapy can bring up a lot for parents and caregivers. You may worry that they will feel punished, embarrassed, scared, or confused. You may also be carrying your own fears about whether therapy means something is seriously wrong. Therapy is not a punishment, and it does not mean
The weeks before school starts can bring a lot to the surface for children and families. A child may be excited to see friends, worried about a new teacher, grieving the end of summer freedom, or carrying stress that has been building quietly for months. Parents and caregivers often notice small changes first: a child
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If you’ve ever opened yet another message from your child’s teacher about “behavior issues,” you’ve probably felt a mix of frustration, confusion, and worry. You may have tried consequence charts, rewards, or timeouts only to have the same problem surface again and again. It’s easy to wonder, Why isn’t this working? At DBT of South
Supporting a neurodiverse child’s emotional world is both deeply meaningful and, at times, incredibly hard. Many parents describe feeling like they are “walking on eggshells” or constantly guessing what their child needs in the moment. At DBT of South Jersey, we honor how much you care and how much you are already doing, and we
Parenting a child with big feelings can be both beautiful and exhausting. You love their sensitivity, creativity, and intensity, yet you may also feel confused, drained, or worried about how to actually help them when their emotions seem to take over. At DBT of South Jersey, our Parent Training Group is a key part of
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Imagine your child’s emotional world as a magnificent, untamed ocean. While their joy is a breathtaking wave, their sadness can be a sudden, deep-sea current, and their anger, a powerful, unpredictable storm. If you’re a parent to one of these extraordinary “supersensers”—a child who experiences every emotion at full volume—you know the exhaustion of trying
For parents, raising a sensitive child can feel confusing, isolating, and utterly exhausting. One moment, your child is joyful and engaged, and the next, they are melting down, shutting down, or saying things that feel scary to hear. You may find yourself stuck in a cycle of constantly wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” or
As a parent or caregiver, recognizing that your child may need professional support for their mental health is a significant and loving step. But once you decide to seek therapy for children, a new question arises: What kind of therapist is the right fit for your child? With so many titles and specializations—LCSW, LPC, LMFT,
