by Teri Karjala | Jun 21, 2022 | Child Counseling, Parenting
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....
by Teri Karjala | May 23, 2022 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Child Counseling, EFT Tapping
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...
by Teri Karjala | May 5, 2022 | Anxiety, Child Counseling, Parenting
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...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 18, 2022 | Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
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...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 5, 2022 | Anger Management, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
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...
by Teri Karjala | Feb 22, 2022 | ADHD, Adult Therapy, Child Counseling
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...