Posts by Deborah Pettitt
Child Therapy on a Screen
I just finished reading an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about telehealth and children. I thought I would summarize a few of the points. The main idea of the article is how therapy with children over video is seeing many benefits. Since many children have grown up using computers building rapport over a…
Read MoreI will always love you
The Center is really excited to promote the first children’s book written by Dr. Brie Turns. The book is titled “I will always love you” and was just published this year. The book is also beautifully illustrated by Lisa Rasmussen. The story is about a mother’s love. The book tells the story of unconditional love…
Read MoreAutism Awareness – Part 2
This blog is a continuation of our last blog entitled “Autism Awareness Month”. We were presenting the findings of Dr. Dan Siegel along with highlighting April as being Autism Awareness Month. Our last blog left off with a summary of the wisdom of clinicians (along with the input of people who have been living with…
Read MoreAutism Awareness Month
In 1970, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that anyone affected by autism is able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. In 1972, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week, which evolved into National Autism Awareness Month (NAAM). Last month (April), the…
Read MoreDr. Perry – help during stressful times
I just listened to Dr. Perry (Children’s Trauma Academy) giving his advice for dealing with children in these stressful time. If you would like to hear the entire Q and A please click on the link. I thought I would just list the important points of the notes I took while listening: Talk to your…
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