PDA or ODD? Why Knowing the Difference Changes Everything
By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW When a child consistently refuses to follow instructions, reacts strongly to everyday demands, and struggles with
Loving the Unreachable: When Insight Isn’t Enough
By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD, MT-BC May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to look more honestly at what emotional
Accountability Scavenger Hunts: A New Approach to Strengthening Executive Functioning
By: Rebecca David-Cusani, LMHC candidate Executive functioning might sound like a clinical buzzword, but it plays a major role in
Social Stories Reimagined: Preparing Kids with Autism for Real Life, One Personalized Story at a Time
By: Veronika Pos, RBT, BCBA candidate & Michelle Hintz, PsyD, MT-BC In the early days of autism intervention, social stories
Mapping Your Emotions: The Transformative Power of Body Scan Art Therapy
By: Lorelis Ploche, ATR, RCMHI Have you ever wondered what your body would say if it had a voice? Imagine
Navigating an Autism Diagnosis in Orthodox Jewish Communities: A Journey of Faith, Understanding, and Support
By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW, CCTP, TF-CBT, CPDTP For many parents in Orthodox Jewish communities, the decision to seek an autism
When Summer Isn’t So Sunny: Understanding Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder
By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD As the weather warms up and daylight stretches longer, most people feel energized and ready for
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What to Do When the Winter Blues Linger
By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to rise, many people feel a renewed
Keys to Healthy and Balanced Relationships
By: Maria Guasone, MS, RCMHI Understanding Attachment and Its Impact on Relationships Human beings are wired for connection. From the
