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Unlocking Emotional Synchrony in Parent-Child Relationships

Dafna Lender, LCSW

Help parents discover the transformative power of connection in their relationship with their child. Integrative attachment family therapy (IAFT) developer Dafna Lender shares insights on how parents can learn to align with their child’s emotional state to foster a sense of love and belonging.

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The Power of Bibliotherapy: Using Stories to Help Clients

Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S

Tammi Van Hollander discusses her new book, The Bibliotherapy Toolbox, and gives us a sneak peek at some of the myriad exercises and games inside the book, so you can use bibliotherapy to connect with young clients on a deeper level.

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Kids and ADHD Meds: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Navigating your child’s ADHD can be frustrating, but finding the right medication to help doesn’t have to be. By understanding the different types of ADHD medications available, you can make informed decisions that best suit your child’s needs. With the right information and support, you can have meaningful conversations with your child’s medication prescriber, ask great questions at appointments, and help your kid thrive.

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Help Clients Develop Awareness of Spiraling Negative Thinking with This Exercise

Free infographic from Tactical Brain Training

Gina Rollo White, MA

Focused attention on stressful thoughts is known as rumination. Gina Rollo White, MA, shares a mindfulness intervention to help your clients stop the spiraling negative thoughts that can lead to feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, and unworthiness.

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Understanding the Four Phases of Integrated Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT)

Dafna Lender, LCSW

Integrated Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT) offers a powerful mental health intervention that can help families to heal. IAFT expert Dafna Lender walks you through the IAFT phases, providing therapeutic insight and free worksheets to help families achieve meaningful and lasting change.

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Help Parents Connect and Redirect with their Child During Tough Moments

Free worksheets from The Whole-Brain Child Workbook

Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

Connecting with children during difficult moments helps them feel that that they're being heard and their feelings are not being invalidated. Use these free worksheets to learn about the Connect and Redirect strategy from bestselling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.

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3 Tips for Introducing Kids to Therapy Using the A.C.E. Approach

Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP

Therapist and author, Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP shares her top 3 tips on how to introduce kids to therapy using the A.C.E. approach. Plus, a read-a-long of her new and highly acclaimed children's book, ‘Welcome to Therapy: A Mindful Introduction to Counseling for Kids.’

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How to Adapt CBT and Mindfulness Skills for Young Clients

Seth J. Gillihan, PhD

Watch this video as Dr. Seth Gillihan, a psychologist and anxiety specialist, shares valuable insights on helping kids communicate their emotions, introducing them to CBT, and adapting CBT and mindfulness techniques for young clients.

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Navigating the Path to Therapy: 5 Tips for Parents to Discuss Therapy with Their Child

Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP

For children, starting something new can be scary, and therapy is no exception. Mom and therapist Andrea Dorn has the tips for how to navigate this discussion with your children and teens!

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The Basics of a Good Night’s Sleep for Kids and Teens with ADHD

Free infographic to help kids and teens with ADHD to sleep better.

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, shares why sleep deprivation can undo some of the benefits of medication and strategies to get back to sleep basics for kids and teens with ADHD.

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