by David Stanislaw | Oct 21, 2020 | Therapy
There’s a lot for teens to worry about these days. But for some children and teens, puberty brings with it a new level of worry that compels them to behave the same way over and over again. When worry gives way to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you – as the... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Oct 7, 2020 | Therapy
You and your husband or wife seem to fight about everything. You are constantly in conflict. Maybe someone has even floated the possibility of filing for a divorce. Before you give up on your relationship, you may want to consider marriage counseling as a technique... Read More
by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Sep 21, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression
Preface by David This article is jam packed with statistics that documents the increase in mental health symptoms, particularly depression during this pandemic. To those of us practicing clinicians, we would add anxiety and fear to the list. While the author Shim... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Sep 16, 2020 | Therapy
If you are a parent, you may know how harmful eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia can be to teen girls and boys. But you may not have considered whether you should be watching for some of those same behaviors in yourself. A history of dissatisfaction with your... Read More
by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Sep 2, 2020 | Depression
On some level, many parents expect that their children will become less happy as they get older. Teenage angst is part of the story we tell ourselves about kids coming of age. But sometimes, that sadness and lowered mood isn’t just a part of growing up. Kids get... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Aug 19, 2020 | Stress
Michigan students are going back to school in the midst of a global pandemic. Many schools are giving parents a choice between virtual learning or face-to-face classes. In communities without virtual options, parents are considering pulling their children out of... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Aug 5, 2020 | Therapy
[Image Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/coronavirus-selfisolation-depression-depressed-man-protective-1707814663] Losing a loved one is always hard. The closer the relative or friend, the more deeply you will feel their loss. But the COVID-19... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jul 29, 2020 | Therapy
Your child is shrieking, throwing toys, hitting their sibling, or sulking in the corner. Their anger is out of control. You want to help them control their emotions and stop acting out. Find out how to help your child with anger management. Childhood Aggression is... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 30, 2020 | Anxiety
There is a lot of stress in modern life. Clinical anxiety is different. While anxiety can be triggered or aggravated by life stress, it goes further, affecting your child’s physical and mental health. But often, parents may not realize what is happening. Here are some... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 2, 2020 | Depression
A long-time friend of mine lost a relative to suicide recently. He was but 17. He exhibited all the potential that a bright, well educated, solid, young man might. His father consented to have this disguised version of the eulogy he delivered at his son’s funeral... Read More
