Matthew has been worried about his wife for over two years. She has fallen into a depressive state and has begun to neglect their toddler. His wife has been to therapy but refuses to see a psychiatrist. Matthew is also starting to feel neglected. He loves his wife but is unsure how long he can stay in the marriage. ...
Date Posted: February 27, 2023
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Although each child is unique, it should be noted that children tend to show several predictable responses upon learning that their parents are divorcing. Children in this situation most often experience varying degrees of sadness, despondency and anxiety among other related emotions. However, young children usually express feelings through though ...
Nov 3
Categories: Anxiety, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Divorce / Divorce ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Apr 23
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Mindfulness, ...
Written By:
Krisa Qiu
The beauty of children is that they seem to be living in the moment. They really feel their feelings and go all-in with the present. The downside to this can be immense emotions ...
Mar 25
Categories: Anxiety, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Parenting
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
The criteria for an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the same for both boys and girls based on widely accepted diagnostic systems.It has been widely reported that boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD. There are many reasons why this disparity exists. One reason may be that parents, teachers and other adults in ...
Nov 8
Categories: Autism spectrum disorders, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
By Andrew Adler, Ph.D., Director and Clinical Psychologist, Adler Family CentreAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis that describes individuals who have difficulties with social interaction and communication and engage in repetitive behaviour or inflexible thinking, among other difficulties. Those with ASD may have developed little ...
Oct 16
Categories: Autism spectrum disorders, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
The dropping temperatures may be an unwelcome sign that winter is almost here. The increased anxiety that many kids feel this time of year is a definite sign that tests and exams are not far off. What can you do as a parent to tame your child’s test anxiety?Perhaps the most important strategies your child can develop are to improve study ...
Sep 27
Categories: Anxiety, Child and/or Adolescent Issues
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Ask a teenager raised in a Western culture about who’s the boss at home. More than likely, the response will be a confident “I am.” Ask the same question of one of the teenager’s parents and you are likely to hear a resigned “I wish I were.”Being a teenager and the parent of one poses considerable challenges. ...
Jul 11
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Parenting
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Hong Kong, like most international cities, is highly competitive and extremely fast paced. No one seems to know this better that parents. Our children are educated and socialized in an environment in which friends and classmates are highly focused on academic and social success. This environment is a breeding ground for high levels of ...
Jul 6
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Parenting
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Divorce is a difficult situation for adults, let alone children and teenagers. Parents who are separating might be experiencing their own grief, sadness and anxiety. As the adult, it is important that you are able to be the secure base for your child or teenager during this time. Children are intuitive and can sense the mood of ...
Jun 21
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Divorce / Divorce ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Parenting is both a rewarding and challenging task. There is no such thing as a perfect parent; just a well informed good enough parent. Certain parenting behaviours that have been passed down from generation to generation have dire consequences. The current generation has pressure from all directions, academically and ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
People are social and long for human connection. This connection includes the knowledge that you are seen and heard, and that you are respected and appreciated for who you are. Children also need human connection; we can connect with them through play. Play is a child’s way to innovate, problem solve and relax. When ...
Jun 21
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Parenting
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
I had the pleasure of meeting with an old colleague today, after many years. While we were catching up on times past, we happened to chance upon a topic about which we both share very similar views. The question I am referring to is one that most people are either shy to discuss or wish did not exist. However, the fact is that the ...
May 16
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Teenage Issues
GOHi, Dr. Park, I have been married for almost five years now and have decided that it's time to get much-needed marriage counseling. My wife has refused for far too long. I have tried to explain to her that it's not a bad thing and that it's not a method to put blame on anyone for anything. Frankly, she's extremely scared to face ...
Mar 18
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Family Problems, Happiness, Marital ...
Written By:
Dr.Park, Jinseng
This article will address a typically Asian phenomenon, 'tiger parenting', however, it is my experience that people from the West are subjected to similar parenting approaches, albeit under different guises. I think there are valuable lessons for any parent to gain, regardless of their ...
Feb 27
Categories: Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues / Stress, Child and/or ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Oct 11
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Couple Counseling, ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
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