Believing “children are resilient” may be a fantasy | Psychology Today
How did resilience become a standard? How did we come to view children almost as nuisances who just need minimal
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Social Services: Beat Burnout
Mental health “workers” are chronically overworked, underpaid, and not appreciated. “Workers,” given a variety of job titles, are the day-to-day
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College $$$ for foster care alumni
Sadly, only 3% of foster care alumni will earn a bachelor’s degree compared to 60% of the general population. Many
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Why I use the word “rage” and not “tantrum” for my child with developmental trauma
What kind of parent calls the police when her kid has a tantrum? Or, even worse, tries to check him
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Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism
An inspiring story of a family who used Disney animated movies to communicate with their non-verbal autistic son, Owen. Ultimately
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Assumptions: The deck is already stacked against you
Navigating the mental health system on behalf of our children, especially those with extreme behaviors, is like traversing hostile territory.
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