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Technology, Children, and the Internet

A recent national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 8-18 year-olds spend an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes using media across a typical

Using Relaxation to Manage Stress

Stress is something familiar to all of us. If affects us both physically and psychologically. Although the human body is designed to withstand stress,

Things to Know About Diversity

Whether you're looking to build relationships with others from whom you differ, create a workplace that's inclusive of people from different backgrounds

I am getting divorced. Do I need a GAL, and what is that?Research & Advocacy

In Massachusetts, a “GAL” (Guardian ad Litem) is a person (in the past often an attorney but at present almost always a PhD/PsyD psychologist or LICSW) who is appointed by a court.

Using The Arts To Enhance Your Life

All of us look for ways of staying well in mind and body, and the arts can be a wonderful means of connecting our body with our mind. Art forms such as

Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence expresses itself in many ways. Among the most common are physical aggression, emotional or psychological threats or intimidation, and

Managing Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are common among children and adults, affecting an estimated 5 to 10% of the population with varying levels of severity. Learning disabilities are characterized by specific difficulties with aspects of formal learning, such as reading, math, and writing, despite otherwise normal...

Facilitating Your Teen's Transition Into College

Few events are as poignant (and anxiety provoking) for parents as seeing a child off to college. Transitioning into college is a gradual process that

Preventing Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Violent acts committed by youth are complex and often misunderstood phenomena. For example, many believe that rates of violent crime committed by youth

Seeking Counseling

All of us go to see a physician and a dentist on a regular basis for preventative care and/or when we have physical and dental pain. So it is only natural

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