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How Counseling Can Help A Child With Oppositional Defiant Disorder Cope

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If your child has oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), then you need to find the right resources to support him or her. Oppositional defiant disorder is condition that causes a child to display a continuous pattern of defiant, hostile, annoying and uncooperative behavior towards people in charge. This condition can disrupt your family, home life, school performance and other relationships. Here  is how counseling can help your child with ODD. Get Support From A Child Therapist…

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When Your Substance Use Disorder Makes You Feel Like The "Ne'Er-Do-Well" Of The Family

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When you have a substance use disorder, your family may treat you differently and make your recovery that much harder. Here are some common behaviors and how to deal with them so you can focus on overcoming your addiction and moving on with your life. Common Family Problems When You Are In Recovery They confide in others and embarrass you. You notice that friends and extended family also treat you differently. They are less trusting, open and may even be openly derisive.…

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Helping Your Child Handle the Loss of a Loved One

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When a member of your family passes away suddenly, the shock and sadness you feel can be overwhelming. And when you have young, elementary-school-age children, you may not know how to handle the situation to make it easier and more manageable for them. All you do know is that you want to make the loss of their loved one from being needlessly painful and confusing. Get to know a few things that you can do to help your child handle the loss of a loved one.…

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Complicated Grief: Your Treatment Options

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Losing someone you care about is never easy, and everyone grieves in their own way. Most people recover and are able to resume their normal activities in a few months. But this too can vary by person, and at times, the loss can be so overwhelming that a person suffers from complicated grief. After the death of some close to you, it’s important to understand the normal grieving process and know when you might need counselling to help you overcome this obstacle in your life.…

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