EMDR at Spirit-Mind-Body Connections Counseling, PLLC

I have completed a 50 hour EMDR therapist training course that included 20 hours of didactic learning, 20 hours of practicum and 10 hours of consultation. Having completed this course August 2018, I am currently pursing an optional certification through the EMDRIA organization. Becoming a certified EMDR therapist involves further continuing education and consultation with…

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Family Counseling in Carrollton, TX

“I don’t know where to turn, what to do, no one seems to understand, I feel alone. Am I the only one going through this? What happened to us?” These are some of the sentiments that may have preceded you looking for a therapist. You could be having conflict with your adolescent, your spouse or…

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Why Small Conversations Make a Big Impression | SAMHSA

Check out this article from SAMHSA about talking with youth about substance abuse. Many schools are having a Red Ribbon Week to provide education in this area. Red ribbon week is the perfect opportunity to bring up these issues with your children and reinforce what is being taught at school. What are you child’s views…

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Who Owns a Problem?

Cooperation between family members can lead to productive problem solving and allows children to be responsible for some of their own behaviors. Before this can begin, you should decide who really “owns” the problem – the child? or adult? This takes a series of questions to ask, such as is a child too young to…

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What’s the difference between Punishment and Discipline?

Punishment – teaches resentment and fear and can lower self esteem. Punishments include: Threats, yelling and put-downs where sometimes threats are carried out, sometimes not and yelling makes things worse. Taking things away for both small and big things which have nothing to do with what the child did wrong. Spanking and hitting show children…

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