Archive for May, 2010

What is the youngest a child can see a speech therapist or early intervention?

I work as a toddler teacher and a child who is 20 months old and has only about 3 or 4 words. The parents are becoming concerned that he won’t talk, as he almost 2 years old. I am having a conference next week with the parents and I’d like to give them some advice [...]

what does marriage counselling do for a couple?

i have finally decided to call it quits on my marriage(with a 2 year old by my side). he thought i wouldnt go ahead with it and now he’s trying to make it look like ,he wants to make things work and i am the bad guy(gotten used to it though).but for my 2 year [...]

How do I tell my PARENTS I NEED behavior therapy..?

I have alot of problems in my life.. I need a therapist.. but im embarrased to ask my parents.. please help =[ =[ I am very depressed.. the only good thing in my life is my girlfriend..
Maybe you could tell your girlfriend to speak with your parents.
You could also suggest it lightly…like you’re kidding, but [...]

Depression and counseling, should I go with him?

His psychologist and my husband requested I attend his therapy session on Wednesday. I am 100% supportive and I just don’t think I’ll be able to handle hearing his thoughts. The psychologist has my husband explain all the ‘bad thoughts’ he has throughout the week. I am not sure I could sit through that and [...]

how does a speech therapist teach a child with autism?

i need help with my health and social coursework and the child i’m doing about has autism. I need some facts (and they have to be good solid facts) on how a speech therapist teaches a child with autism. please can anybody help me?
Well from a young age they do try and start with [...]

Should I consider couples therapy?

I broke it off with my boyfriend because he was talking to women on sex sites and going on singles sites looking for other women. He is currently 15 hours away until September playing baseball. I broke it off in April, and now he wants me back. He keeps saying how much he loves me, [...]

what is the history of a child therapist? like when did "child therapy" start and stuff?

i need a good website, its a project for school and i can’t find a website about the history of child therapy.. just family couceling and stuff..
thanks!
Start with Virginia Satir then on to Alice Miller…

Is couples therapy the answer?

I broke it off with my boyfriend because he was talking to women on sex sites and going on singles sites looking for other women. He is currently 15 hours away until September playing baseball. I broke it off in April, and now he wants me back. He keeps saying how much he loves me, [...]

what to major in if wanting to be a child therapist?

my little sister has therapists that come to the house and play with her because she has a speech delay. If i wanna be something like this when im older, what should i focus on in high school/ college? and what should i major in?? phsycology? child developement?
Yes, you should major in psychology in college.
You’ll [...]