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Managing Separation Anxiety in Children

One of the topics frequently discussed in our family counseling sessions is how to work with children experiencing separation anxiety.

You can see it every Sunday morning at the church nursery. A hurried parent comes to the door and puts down the diaper bag and tried to hand the child off to the nursery worker. The child cries and clings to the parent's shirt or pant leg, acting as if she is trying to avoid being fed to the lion's den.

The parent is then faced with a choice. Does he peel his little princess off his leg and give her a gentle nudge into the nursery and quickly shut the door and walk away? Or, does he decide to take his darling to "big...

7 Things to Expect During Your First Counseling Appointment

As outlined in a previous article, there are many myths surrounding counseling. Some of those myths include ideas like only crazy people go to counseling and counseling doesn't work and counseling is only for rich people. Once someone moves beyond those myths, there still may be some apprehension about entering counseling. Here are some things you can expect during the first counseling appointment:

1. Information on Confidentiality and Client Rights

During your first visit (possibly even...

Exposing the Myths of Counseling

When we or someone we love begins to feel ill, most of us will go to the drug store to get something to take to feel better or call the doctor and arrange an appointment. But, when the issues plaguing us are related to our mental or emotional health, many people get skittish about seeking treatment. There are many myths and stigmas that abound regarding mental health counseling and therapy. Lotus Group offers a variety of counseling services. Don't believe these myths and keep yourself from getting the assistance and guidance you may need.

Myth #1...

Treatment for Childhood ADHD

In a continuation from our previous post about diagnosing childhood ADHD in your family, Lotus Group continues to address this topic and share more information on this area of family counseling.

If you suspect your child may have ADHD, the first step in treatment is to meet with a trained professional to get an accurate diagnosis and picture of what might be going on. An ADHD assessment...

Does My Child Have ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), previously called Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD), is a widely known disorder diagnosed primarily in childhood. It's most recognized characteristic in pop culture is hyperactivity. While hyperactivity can be a symptom of ADHD, the disorder is much more complex than this one symptom. In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, there are a cluster of symptoms, some very different than hyperactivity, that must be present.