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How Do I Explain Counseling To My Child Before The First Session?

“After careful thought, I’ve decided that counseling would be a great next step for my child. However, I’m unsure how to communicate this decision to him, how to explain what counseling is, who a counselor is, and how this experience can be a helpful and positive one for him.”

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How To Calm Your Child’s After-School Meltdowns

It’s 3 o’clock, and you’re waiting to pick up your child from school. You find out that they’ve been on their best behavior all day, you even get compliments from their teachers on how good they were following the rules, paying attention, and playing with other children. You can’t wait to meet your little one and hug them. But the moment you see them, things take a different turn.

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