Anyone can get PTSD at any age. This includes war veterans and survivors of physical and sexual assault, abuse, accidents, disasters, and many other serious events.
Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. Some people get PTSD after a friend or family member experiences danger or is harmed. The sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can also cause PTSD.
Read the rest of ... What is post-traumatic stress disorder?Did you know Catholic Charities of Collier County ("CCCC") provides counseling services on a graduated fee basis for 500 adults and 250 children each year?
Read the rest of ... Catholic Charities of Collier CountyStress is natural and can be inevitable. Parenting is stressful, and stress can negatively impact your health and your effectiveness as a parent. It impacts the quality of care that you can give.
Read the rest of ... Taking Care of OurselvesThe DIR®/Floortime™ Model is a framework (developed by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder, Ph.D.) for understanding and improving interventions with infants, children and adults who have challenges in relating, communicating and thinking, including autism spectrum disorders.
Read the rest of ... What is D.I.R.® Model / Floortime™ Play Intervention?I am responsible for providing you with the highest level of professional skills commensurate with my training and experience. I will help you work through any issue or concern. Throughout the entire process, I will encourage, guide, challenge and support you to make the changes you deem to be right for you.
Read the rest of ... What is Psychotherapy?Divorce is one of the most life altering experiences you and your children will ever face. Change usually involves letting go of things that are familiar in order that new possibilities can emerge. My commitment in Parenting Coordination is to help you create co-parenting strategies designed to help your children thrive and realize their full potential.
Read the rest of ... Parenting CoordinationIf you are interested in learning of a powerfully innovative new framework for addressing behavioral issues from infancy to adulthood you must attend the upcoming Early Childhood Conference, March 27, 2010.
Read the rest of ... Parents, Clinicians and Educators Draw “The Big Picture”When a child is struggling with developmental issues, mental illness or effects of trauma, my work is to collaborate with you in drawing your child into joyous, connected participation in the world.
Read the rest of ... Children are Miracles: A Letter to Parents