The Effectiveness of Pet Therapy and Equine Assisted Therapy
Research demonstrates that pet therapy and equine assisted therapy and the human-animal bond can have a multitude of positive effects on mood, sleep, health, and behavior.
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Types of Therapies for Mental Health: A Biopsychosocial Approach
It is important for mental health professionals to learn about new interventions and explore these options with their clients for integrative, holistic, and comprehensive mental health care.
Helping Children Cope With the Death of a Sibling
Grieving the pregnancy loss of a child is complicated, especially for siblings.
USA Today Interviews Dr. Maker on School Shooting Drills
“Teachers at an Indiana elementary school were left bruised, bleeding and frightened after being shot “execution style” with plastic pellets during an active-shooter training exercise in January”, according to the Indiana State Teachers Association.
May Is Mental Health Month… With One More School Shooting
It is with great sorrow that we share our condolences with the families and community of Santa Fe High School. No one can doubt that school shootings are now an epidemic in the U.S., with an average of one school shooting every week this year.
Helping Kids Cope With The Trauma of School Gun Violence
The recent school gun shootings in Florida and Maryland continue to remind us of the critical need to take action to process the trauma with our children and to protect our children in schools.
Healing Kids From The NY and Texas Shootings
It is with great sorrow that we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and communities of NY and Texas who experienced the recent shootings. In these incidents, many children witnessed the horror, know someone who was injured, or have lost a loved one in the attacks.
Support Kids Impacted by the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family members who were impacted in the horrific Las Vegas mass shooting.
Where Did My Friend Go?: A 2017 Book Excellence Finalist
We are delighted to share that Where Did My Friend Go? Helping Children Cope With A Traumatic Death has won the 2017 Book Excellence Finalist Award.
Helping Kids Cope With An Expected Loss
Many young children are faced with the reality of losing a loved one to an illness or old age, and helping kids cope with an expected loss can make a significant difference in acceptance and healthy adaptation.