Posts Tagged ‘Counseling’
Let the Parenting Begin!
Parenting Group If you are having trouble with the relationship you share with your child, you may feel frustrated, confused, and hopeless. If traditional therapy venues aren’t a good fit or don’t produce successful results in your situation, you should consider child parent relationship therapy as a new path. A research-based weekly parenting course, it…
Read MoreBullying: How to Stop It
My name is LaShondra Manning, and I am a counselor specializing in teen and “tween” patients. I am pursuing my doctorate in order to offer my patients the best possible therapy experience, and I have had the chance to examine a variety of unique subjects throughout the course of my studies, including bullying. The odds…
Read MoreJourney Into Recovery – Segment Two: Getting Professional Help
Getting Professional Help on Your Journey to Recovery In my first segment of “Your Journey Into Recovery”, I provided a brief description of the addictive process and encouraged you to remain steadfast in your recovery efforts. It takes a great deal of courage to admit that your life is out of control because of an…
Read MoreCould Play Therapy be Right for my Child?
Could Play Therapy be Right for my Child? Hi! My name is LaShondra Manning and I am one of the play therapists here at Life Tree Counseling Center. If you have heard of play therapy, you might be curious about using it as a tool to help your child. I’m here today to help inform…
Read MoreADHD: Combining Medication and Counseling
Beyond the Individual ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, has a reach that extends far beyond the afflicted person. Much as conversation and companionship is spread across each seat at the dinner table, so are the unique challenges and difficulties posed by the disorder “passed around” by loved ones and family members. When the burden…
Read MoreJourney Into Recovery – Segment One: The Hope of Recovery
The process of recovery from addiction—whether it is addiction to substances, sex, work, food, spending, relationships, gambling—can feel quite overwhelming at times. The initial stage of realizing you have a problem with any kind of addiction can be frightening and disorienting. But, that stage of realizing there is a problem is a sign that you…
Read MoreStress: How to Relieve Stress on a Daily Basis
Stress is an integral part of everyone’s life, and it may be helpful to a certain extent because it mobilizes your internal resources and motivation to accomplish your daily tasks. However, too much stress can be overwhelming, can create panic and dramatically reduce your productivity and mental well-being. Here are three simple stress relieving tips…
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