Jan 25, 2012 | Children, College Students, Parents
New research from Sam Houston State University shows that 1 out of 7 Texas college students has played “The Choking Game.” This is a behavior involving the deliberate cuff off of blood flow from the brain, with the purpose of achieving a high. This behavior has also...
Oct 27, 2011 | Body Image, Children, Holidays, Parents, Self Esteem
Along with the traditional ghost, cartoon character, and princess costumes, you may see some different characters this year. Halloween costumes are supposed to be fun and humorous, but is there a line between funny and offensive for Halloween costumes? Many people...
Jul 26, 2011 | Children, Counseling, Parents
“My son started getting bad grades in school, and he’s always made As.” “My daughter doesn’t listen to me, and throws a fit if I tell her to clean her room.” “My daughter suddenly became afraid to go to school.” “My son has...
Jun 13, 2011 | Children, Parents
Parents want the best for their children. When a child is born, mom and dad imagine a future, make plans, and talk about all the wonderful adventures they will have with their child. Rarely does this imagined future contain serious illnesses, learning disabilities,...
May 31, 2011 | Children, Counseling, Mood Concerns, Parents
Psychologists have previously demonstrated that repeated exposure to a trauma or fear can decrease your emotional response to that stressor. For example, repeated exposure to memories from a traumatic experience can decrease an individual’s emotional response to these...
