Managing Behaviors or Understanding them

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A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog about Polyvagal theory (click on the link if you would like to read it). Today I would like to expand on my first blog and discuss managing behaviors as opposed to understanding behaviors. Dr. Dana has written extensively on this subject in the book “Polyvagal Exercises for…

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Trauma and Hospitalizations

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The Center uses play therapy to aid children’s work through traumatizing events. Recently we experienced a child close to our family having been hospitalized for an extended time. This made me wonder if hospitals ever use play therapy to help children during hospital stays. I came across a journal article titled “Play Therapy as an…

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West Valley Office

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West Valley – Avondale Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Family Christian Counseling Center Contact Form *FirstLastEmail *Phone NumberPreferred officePhoenixChandlerAvondaleGlendaleVirtualHow did you hear about us?Search EngineFamily or FriendsGoogle AdFacebook AdOtherComment or Message Submit Form We are located on the corner of W. Indian…

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Spotlight on Mike DeMoss

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Mike DeMoss is a great resource for men whether they need in depth therapy or just to connect with someone to help them through a rough spot. Mike has backgrounds in corporate business, church ministry and counseling. He has been married for 48 years and understands that marriage takes work to be successful. He and…

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Check ups are always healthy

child behavior checklist

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a check up on your marriage where you learn ways to  make it stronger and more fulfilling? Gottman Risk Assessment The Gottman Marriage Risk Assessment Checkup is a research-based assessment tool developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, leading researchers in the field of marriage and relationships. It is…

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