by Lisa | May 27, 2014 | Addiction, Blog, Childhood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Parenting, Uncategorized
“We don’t keep bread in the house.” “One serving is enough – kids don’t need seconds.” “We just have protein and veggies at dinner.” “Why is my child sneaking food and snacking all the time?!” Hmmm – at first glance, these may seem like separate,... by Lisa | May 20, 2014 | Blog, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Parenting
More often than not, when we see someone who we have not seen in a while, it is not uncommon to make a comment about his or her shape or size. This is clearly not shocking when one considers the world we live in. However, even if body-focused comments are intended as... by Lisa | May 13, 2014 | Blog, Childhood Disorders, Family Therapy, Parenting, Uncategorized
Child coaching is a therapeutic tool that can be used to supplement existing therapy or on it’s own to help children cope with minor struggles or behavioral problems. It is an economical and effective support to help children deal with school stress, disorganization,... by Lisa | Sep 20, 2013 | Blog, Childhood Disorders, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Parenting, Uncategorized
Stephanie Burstein, Care Specialist You ask your child to clean their room, or finish a chore and before you know it, the situation quickly escalates. Your child is now screaming and talking back. So what is your reaction? How we react and problem solve when faced... by Lisa | Sep 15, 2013 | Anxiety Disorders, Blog, Co-dependency, Depression, Family Therapy, Mood Disorders
Nicole Friedman, Psy.D. In today’s modern world where women are required to juggle several hats, creating balance can be quite a challenging endeavor. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and professional, I am all too familiar with walking that fine line on a...