An important wish for most children and teens is good friendships. Belonging, being part of a trustworthy group, having fun. Yet, their conversations frequently turn to friendship challenges. “There’s this
Therapy for Cutting with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5661 For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com Originally published September 2013.
Is Cutting a Warning Sign of Suicide? with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5623 For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com Originally published September 2013.
HELPING KIDS TO CONFIDENTLY RIDE THE WAVES OF BIG FEELINGS By Jessica Fisher, Psy.D. Post-Doctoral Fellow / Dialectical Behavior Therapy Specialty Supervised by Vicki Chiang, Psy.D, PSY21136 How do I
Teaching Belly Breathing to Your Child with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5618 For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com Original publish date September 2013.
An introduction to acceptance and change. Some of us are born with higher levels of emotional sensitivity than others, and therefore, we experience emotions on a more profound level. In
Here are four strategies to help you ground and relax when you feel stress in your body. Practice and enjoy these gifts to yourself. 1. Grounding: It’s amazing what 30
You have walked alongside your teen for so many important life events. Now the day has arrived to embark on the first year of college. You may be filled with
These are some resources for parents dealing with girls’ changing social world. Clicking on the books will take you to their ordering pages on Amazon.com. For Parents of Elementary School
The Social World of Girls, Part 1 by Melissa J Johnson, PhD The Social World of Girls & Doing Our Own Work, Part 2 by Melissa J Johnson, PhD The Social