by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jan 13, 2022 | Child Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy
Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults. However, they often display these symptoms differently. It can be difficult to identify mental health disorders in children because normal childhood development is a process that involves significant...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Dec 10, 2021 | Anger Management, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Mental health counseling for teens is something we are frequently asked about in our office. The reason for this is that many people with mental health conditions start to experience symptoms in their teens. We find that these teens can significantly benefit...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Nov 29, 2021 | Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting
Are you concerned your child might not be empathetic enough? Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else feels in a particular situation and respond with care. It’s a very complex skill to develop, and some children struggle to grasp that others feel...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Oct 29, 2021 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma
Unfortunately, one of the most frequent reasons parents or guardians seek out play therapy at Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation is because their child is a survivor of sexual abuse. Play is fundamental to the way children process their world, and so we use...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Sep 18, 2021 | Child Therapy, Couples Counseling, Divorce Mediation, Family Therapy, Parenting, Therapy
When a marriage ends, the whole family feels the effects. Children, in particular, can have a range of reactions, depending on their age and personality. Overall, children need stability, safety, and love to thrive. All these things might be even easier to achieve...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jun 10, 2021 | Child Therapy
Knowing when a child needs to see a therapist can be tricky. Kids don’t always have the emotional control or communication skills to verbalize what they need or feel. During difficult times, kids may think they need to protect their parents and not add to their...
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