1. Why In-Person Therapy Matters Since Covid, many families, schools, and mental health professionals have chosen to stay online for education and mental health support. Although convenient in a fast paced and hectic society, there are many drawbacks to tele...
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Dr. Maker has served as an expert consultant, clinician, presenter, and author across the country. She has been featured in and contributed to multiple national organizations and media channels.
Differences Between Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatric Care
Introduction: Why Age Matters in Psychiatric Care Research has shown that life-span developmental changes can have a significant impact on sleep, mood, anxiety, energy, behaviors, motivation, hormones, neurotransmitters, memory, and attention, and hence overall adaptive functioning. In working with a...
Read MoreExpressive Arts Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults
Introduction: What is Expressive Arts Therapy? Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) is a creative, integrative therapeutic approach that engages multiple art forms, including visual arts, music, movement, creative writing, drama, and nature-based activities, to support emotional healing and personal growth. Through...
Read MoreIndividualized ADHD Treatment Plans for Every Journey
ADHD is a complex neuropsychological condition that presents in three unique ways for adults, adolescents, and children. Attention Deficit Disorder can exhibit as primarily inattentive symptoms, or primarily hyperactive symptoms, or a combination of inattentive and hyperactive symptoms. Research has...
Read MoreNBC 7 Interviews Dr. Maker about Kids In Crisis: Addressing the Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Teens
The mental health crisis among teens has reached alarming levels. According to the CDC, 22% of high school students reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year. This percentage is even higher among females (30%), American Indians/Alaska Natives...
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