How to set SMART goals

by: Emily Kavanagh, MS, LLP Individuals with dyslexia are often creative, out-of-the-box thinkers with the ability to problem-solve in ways that others may not think of.  Some of the world’s greatest inventors, teachers, entertainers,...

                              By Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph. D. A common problem that many children and teens encounter when they are spending a lot of time with friends...

A Proactive Tool for Managing Negative Emotions from DBT By: Jaclyn Rink   Try accumulating positives that impact you in both the short-term and long term. Short Term: Do pleasant things that are possible now (e.g., play a fun...

The experience of grief and loss is highly individualized. There is no cookie-cutter amount of time grieving lasts, nor is there a step-by-step foolproof plan to eliminate the often painful feelings associated with loss. However, there are many tips...

  In my 25 years of evaluating and treating individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD’s), I have come to the ongoing conclusion that they are quite often misunderstood, even by educational and healthcare professionals. There are...

Fill Up Your Gas Tank: 50 Simple Self-Care Ideas  I hear it every day, “Jaclyn, I don’t have time for self-care.” With our lives being as busy as they are, I can completely understand this. We are trying to simultaneously...

By Drs. John and Pamela McCaskill   With the recent tragic school shooting in our home state of Michigan, people are asking us, “How will I know if a student is at risk for being an active school shooter?” We wish we...

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By Truc Nyguen, MS, LLP We all know one thing for certain… getting kids back on their normal sleep schedule during the school year is a crucial (and super frustrating) aspect for school success. We know that sleep plays an extremely...

Autism Q&A With Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D What is Autism? A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social, emotional, and/or communication problems.  Individuals with autism may exhibit repetitive, stereotyped behaviors and have...

By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP  The CDC recommends limiting your tech time to 2 hours per day, not including the time necessary to do homework/work. Children and teens (ages 8-18) spend approximately 7.5 hours a day on...

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By Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, PH.D.  Summer is finally here! What’s the number one priority on most kids’ list this summer: play as much and as often as possible! For some kids, this means playing as many hours of video games as...

By Alesha Miller, MS, LLP Debunking some of the most common Myths about Eating Disorders. Myth: Eating disorders are not a big deal. Fact: Many people believe eating disorder are just about food and often encourage their loved one to...

  By Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP Have you ever wondered what this past year has been like from a psychologist’s perspective? People often ask me, how are you doing in the midst of all this chaos?  To put it mildly, the past...

 By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP Follow someone who debunks “influencers” and how they take photos Follow someone who promotes good news happening in the world (e.g., acts of kindness etc.) Follow someone who promotes...

  By: Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D. One of the most common questions parents are asking me these days is, “How do I limit my child’s use of technology and screen-time when it seems to be so much a part of their daily learning,...

By: Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP. What do you get when you add one part global pandemic, one part virtual schooling, and one part uncertainty about the future?  The answer is the perfect recipe for anxiety.  At some point this year, you...