When you describe your child, are you describing their behavior, their nature, or their mood? Perhaps you are describing what you would like them to be, or how you expect them to behave, or the effect of their behavior on you. Talking about parenting a “strong-willed” child, one must first define that term. In most
Though the advertisements on TV would have you believe otherwise, the mental health community has differing opinions about the use of psychotropic drugs to treat mood disorders, like depression and anxiety. In one camp, there are those who wish to portray these types of medications as a “silver bullet”… that they are able to reduce
Westport Family Counseling Director, Nicholas Strouse speaking on the panel at “The Anonymous People” film screening at Christ & Holy Trinity Church in Westport last Thursday, March 12th. Newport Academy co-hosted the event with Westport Family Counseling and had a large turnout of community members, sparking a dialogue about addiction and recovery issues.
Making the transition into a blended family is a challenging one, no matter the circumstances. Especially for the children, coming to terms with a new parent entering the picture is not always going to be easy. Understanding what to expect during this transition period, and the best ways to cope with your new family dynamic,
Westport Family Counseling and Newport Academy are proud to present, “The Anonymous People,” a film aimed at encouraging an open dialogue about addiction and recovery. The documentary depicts the road that 23 million Americans travel for long term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It showcases the history of recovery, including how
If you are feeling sad or low, you are not alone. The Center for Disease Control states that in 2009, one in 10 Americans suffered from depression, while a more recent study by the World Health Organization estimated that almost 20{f1cbbec8c52242e0435b0f8ae193f61eb53614017266a91800a694fa5707c0ea} of Americans have experienced an extended period of depression, and that the US has
Westport Family Counseling and Newport Academy will be hosting a screening of The Anonymous People followed by a panel discussion on Thursday March 12th from 6:30-9pm at Christ & Holy Trinity Church in Westport, CT. The Anonymous People is a feature documentary film about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and
1) Some teens are just physiologically wired to experience anxiety more than others. For an anxious teen, the goal is to help your teen manage their anxiety, not completely eliminate it. Helping your teen to learn how to cope and tolerate their anxiety is the best thing a parent can do. It is hard to
Research has shown that self-care can improve one’s beliefs about themselves, influence their behavior to reduce stress, limit exposure to conflict, and improve interpersonal relations. However, many people resist incorporating self-care into their daily lives, because they associate self-care with being self-centered or indulgent. Unfortunately, these misconceptions strip self-care of meritable, research-based applications, and relegates
WFC hosted a networking lunch and presentation on Trauma Informed Treatment by Karen Alter-Reid, PhD last Thursday 10/30. A large group of local clinicians attended the event.
