Article By: Dr. Martha Durham Contributing Writer We all have ups and downs in life and that affect our mood.  This includes parents and children.  Parents, there are things you can model and do as [...]

Article by: Martha Durham Contributing Writer Thanksgiving and Christmas are tied to powerful childhood memories. Memories of being together, giving to others, going to church, cooking with my parents (yes both parents cooked with us, [...]

Article By: Martha Durham PHD Contributing Writer Learning Disabilities (LD) are often associated with academic challenges, but can also impact social skills, maturity, and relationships. When children and young adults are diagnosed with a LD [...]

Article By: Martha Durham Contributing Writer And just like that, summer is gone, and school is starting! Whether your child is beginning kindergarten or college, you can help your family start the school year well [...]

Article by: Martha Durham Contributing Writer Though we do not officially diagnose Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children, the symptoms are often present and should be treated in childhood. To meet the criteria for OCD, [...]

Article By: Dr. Martha Durham Contributing Writer Personal responsibility, accountability, insight, and change are essential goals in therapy. Even if a client (child or adult) has been wronged, neglected, or abused, these concepts help clients build [...]