Child & Adolescent Therapy Center of Excellence: Articles by Our Clinicians
Parenting Toolbox: Grandma’s Rule
ArticlesExperts, parents, and bystanders all agree that parenting is tough. Having been in the counseling and parenting field for the last 18 years, I can acknowledge how tough parenting can be. Parents are trying to love, nurture and keep their child(ren)…
Child Directive Play: It’s Not About You
ArticlesEducators, childcare workers, and counselors all understand the importance of child-directed play. As a counselor in the child-welfare field for almost 20 years, I am here to educate you as a parent on the necessity of fostering creativity and…
Parenting Techniques: Limited Choices
ArticlesBy Jennifer “Jen” Drager, LPC
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As a professional in the world of family counseling and parenting, I am often asked what my go-to parenting strategies are. My favorite and most suggested…
The 3 C’s of Parenting: Clear, Concise, and Consistent
ArticlesMy philosophy with parenting has always been the three C’s: Clear, Concise, and Consistent. This is a set of complementary communication strategies that can improve your relationship with your children, reduce the frustration you may experience, and lead to more effective parenting.
A Glimpse into Child Counseling: Sonny’s Story
What happens in a family session: Sonny and the Family
Articles, Sonny Seriesby Toriann Clarke, MA, LPC, NCC
Please note: This is not an actual child case. “Sonny” has been created as a characterization of a child client for the purpose of explaining family therapy dynamics.
Imagine a 9-year-old boy who is…
Sonny’s Story: Asking for Help
Articles, Sonny Seriesby Toriann Clarke, MA, LPC, NCC
Please note: This is not an actual child case. “Sonny” has been created as a characterization of a child client for the purpose of explaining family therapy dynamics. This is the second article of the series…
Sonny’s Story: The First Session
Articles, Sonny Seriesby Toriann Clarke, MA, LPC, NCC
Please note: This is not an actual child case. “Sonny” has been created as a characterization of a child client for the purpose of explaining family therapy dynamics. This is the second article of the series…
Sonny’s Story: Challenges
Articles, Sonny Seriesby Toriann Clarke, MA, LPC, NCC
Please note: This is not an actual child case. “Sonny” has been created as a characterization of a child client for the purpose of explaining family therapy dynamics. This is the fourth article of the series…
Sonny’s Story: Parent Meeting
Articles, Sonny Seriesby Toriann Clarke, MA, LPC, NCC
Please note: This is not an actual child case. “Sonny” has been created as a characterization of a child client for the purpose of explaining family therapy dynamics. This is the fourth article of the series…
