Counseling & Therapy: Toddler
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Play Therapy
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on November 8, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I'm having some trouble dealing with certain issues with my 2 1/2 year old son. I'm looking into play therapy, but the therapists that have been recommend...
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- My daughters go to preschool at UNT, and they do seem to specialize in play therapy there. In fact, it seems like every year they offer a free course to parents to le...
- hi I'm also looking for a play therapist and i saw the website www.a4pt.org. Under their Directories you could find play therapist in different areas. Goodluck and...
- A long time ago I heard there was a play therapy clinic at UNT in Denton. I never used them, nor do I know of anyone who has. I don't even know if it's still there, bu...
How Long Should Therapy Be?
Asked by A.B. from New York
on July 16, 2010
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Hi All,
In a previous post about 7 months ago I had told you all that my son and I were almost hit by a car while we were walking to school. After that my son had ...
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- 7 months is not very long to work through issues about death and dying. If it were something with a smaller impact I would think it might be about finished but with s...
- Perhaps you can consider taking him less often and spending time talking weekly, like 'family meeting' time. See how he responds. He may be ready, he may ask when he i...
- There's probably no such thing as too long with a really great therapist, because all of us, young and old, have room to grow. But there is such a thing as long enough...
Reluctantly Seeking Therapist Recommendations
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on September 26, 2007
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My sister has been medicated for quite a few years for depression (seems to run in the family - nature/nurture - who knows?). She has been having a rough time lately ...
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- A., Hey there - hope you are having a good day with your 2 boys (yikes!!) I don't know of a counselor to recommend - although I would highly suggest finding a Social ...
- Hi A. I see a wonderful therapist Named Gwen Haywood. I see her at PCC wellness Center. She is a special lady who does anything humanly possible for her patients. I ...
- A.: Dale Gody ###-###-#### P., RLC, IBCLC Pres, Lactation Support Group, Inc www.lactationsupportgroup.com
Questions About ABA Therapy??
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on December 29, 2009
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We are having behavoiral issues with our son. I started to explore some behavorial therapist in our area to possibly help out. As I was looking around I see that som...
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- ABA therapy is primarily used for kids with autism. Behavioral issues wouldn't qualify him for this type of therapy. I would suggest you take your son to a pediatric...
- ABA is primarily recommended and helpful for children on the autism spectrum. It is extremely intense, specific and expensive. I agree with Kim S, Dr. Tim Wahlberg is ...
- Wondering if you have done any therapy at all? Most counselors do cognitive/behavioral therapy. It focuses on thinking patterns & behavior changes. Sounds like what yo...
Does My Son Need Speech Therapy?
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on January 5, 2010
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My son is 8 years old and in the second grade. His father has a slight lisp. My son has trouble with his Rs. It isn't terribly noticeable but enough that he sounds ...
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- If you think that your son's speech has a problem, then tell his teacher you want your son screened for speech. I can tell you by expericne that it is earlier yout ch...
- If your son is enrolled in public school, see if you can make an appointment to speak with the speech therapist or guidance counselor. Just because it's not affecting...
- Go over the teacher's head and insist on the school speech therapist evaluating him. Unfortunately, the insurance company is going to throw this on the school as thei...
Seeking PPD Therapist
Asked by A.S. from Kansas City
on September 21, 2009
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I've recently been diagnosed with postpartum depression & anxiety. I suffered through it with our first daughter, but never sought help. After our 2nd daughter was b...
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- I don't know of any therapists, but maybe I should! I, too, live in PV, have a child born December 2007 and am taking meds for PPD but don't know if they are working. ...
- I wish I had a therapist to recommend, but I just wanted to say how great I think you are (and the other posts, too) for seeking help. I think it's awful the way we m...
- Contact The Postpartum Resource Center of Kansas and Missouri. http://www.kansasppd.org/ Meeka Centimano is a therapist that started the resource center. She ...
Speech Therapist Referrals for My 20 Month Old Son
Asked by K.K. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2009
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Hello,
My 20 month old is still not talking. He has said mama, hot, dada, and wawa but it is really infrequent (as in almost never). He mostly grunts and points. Ou...
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- Hi K., I would highly recommend you continue pursuing the Regional Center for all the benefits down the road. In the meantime you can find a private practice speech...
- Hi K, Does he understand what you mean when you speak to him? My 19 month old also mostly grunts - but she understands EVERYTHING. Our pediatrician says she is well ...
- Hi K., I'd be glad to recommend speech therapists in the area that can work with you and your family. It would be best if we talk directly via email or phone. Feel fr...
Help! Anyone Know of a Good Couples Counselor?
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on May 27, 2008
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My other half and I are in dire need of couples therapy. We have talked about this for months now but have yet to pick up the phone to call anyone. Can any of you reco...
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- HI Megan- good for you for trying to salvage a relationship rather than ending it the "easy way" _ Ihave heard of an excellent group called Parcalet?? sp - I think the...
- Steve Brand is great! My husband went to him a few years ago, he uses the bible and he is Christian, the only answer to having a glorious marriage is with God. Here is...
- Ken Johnson, M.A., LPC East-West Psychotherapy Associates 2655 Dallas Hwy, #230 Marietta, GA 30064 ###-###-#### www.eastwestpsych.com Office is at the corner o...
Looking for a Therapist
Asked by P.J. from Dallas
on July 27, 2006
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I think I am suffering from post-pardum depression and need to find a good therapist in Plano, TX area.
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- Hi P., I think I suffered from it too after my 3 1/2 year old was born. This was before Brooke Sheilds came out and really shed some light on the subject. It is sca...
- P. - I'm very sorry! It's hard being depressed and trying to focus on what's at hand. I've always been very impressed with Child & Family Guidance Centers. I went to t...
- Hi P., One thing you want to do straight away is increase you omega 3 intake. Increasing your good oils like Fish oils helps to reset the feed and reset the brain. ...
Speech Therapy for 15 Month Old?!?
Asked by N.B. from Columbus
on January 9, 2009
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My son had his 15-month checkup today and the pediatrician recommended he go to speech therapy because he is not saying words yet. He certainly vocalizing and jibber ...
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- I would find a new pediatrician!! My daughter has a problem with speech but, as she has gotten older it is just with some words starting with s and w our pedi.. sai...
- Our doctor suggested the same thing for my son at 18 months when he was only saying a few words like dada, woof and mmmm (for mama). He was meeting/exceeding all the ...
- 15 months seems too soon for speech therapy. Plus boys typically talk later than girls. Boys are more active than girls (most). My daughter was talking 3 word sentence...
