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7 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Violence
When extreme acts of violence make headline news, children can be particularly affected. They become frightened and worry about their safety and the safety of loved ones. In an ideal world, horrific events like war overseas and school shootings wouldn’t happen....
Life Divided: How to Help Children Transition Between Homes After Divorce
Each year, more than 1 million American children experience their parents' divorce. Shared custody arrangements usually mean children will divide their time between households. A significant life change, like divorce, is naturally stressful for children. But...
Instantly Reprogram Negative Thoughts with EFT | Emotional Freedom Technique
What if we told you there was a fast and painless technique that you can use to shift negative emotions and beliefs, instantly? Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is a revolutionary practice. It can be done by an individual on themselves, anytime and...
How to Break Compulsive Behaviors, Tics and Habits Using Habit Reversal Training
Is your child struggling with compulsive behaviors, tics or habits he or she can’t seem to kick? Do they pull their hair or eye-lashes? Maybe they pick at their skin or bite their fingernails? Do they clear their throat for no apparent reason? Do they have verbal...
5 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Picky Eating
Accommodating a child who is a picky eater can be stressful for parents. Between wasted food, less than ideal eating habits, and yet another dinner of just chicken nuggets, many parents want to know, “How can I encourage my child to be less picky with food?” This...
Hangry Kiddo? How Nutrition Affects Your Child’s Emotions
Is “hangry” (hungry + angry) really a thing? Ask any parent of a toddler - you’ll quickly know the answer! The truth is that many-a-furious meltdowns can be traced back to letting a child go from moderate to extreme hunger - which triggers the phenomenon known...
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how is it different from regular Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? If you’ve ever experienced therapy, you’re probably familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a...
5 Signs of Unresolved Childhood Trauma in Adults
Many adults remember childhood with fondness. From family vacations to cozy holidays, childhood dances in many minds as a time of simplicity, joy, and love. But for some, childhood was fraught with neglect, sadness, and even abuse. These traumatic experiences can...
Are You Sensitive to Rejection? You Could Have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection is part of the human experience. This unfortunate reality is easier for some to handle than others. Are you one of the millions of Americans diagnosed with ADHD? If so, you probably have a harder time handling rejection than most people. This is because...
How Can I Find a Therapist I Click With?
Finding the right therapist can help you change your life for the better. But how do you know when you’ve found a therapist with that elusive “click factor”? This article discusses how a comfortable client-therapist relationship feels. We also touch on how Creative...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teri Karjala is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Creative Counseling Center, LLC. Working in the field since 1999, Teri and her team of therapists specializes in counseling for those who have experienced trauma. They work with children as young as age 2, as well as teens and adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples.
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