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gjohnsonpsychother
Dec 6, 20244 min read
Why “Naughty or Nice” Holiday Messaging Can Be Harmful—and What to Do Instead
Rethink ‘naughty or nice’ holiday messages! Learn how to foster kindness, connection, and growth without judgment this season. 🎄✨
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20215 min read
The Roots of Childhood Aggression, and How to handle them with Compassion
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Why do aggressive behaviors occur? Like all other behaviors, aggression is a means to an end. A child is engaging...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20215 min read
Emotional Support: An Additional Safeguard Against COVID-19
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC In the time of COVID-19, it is easy to feel like everything is more intense, like the volume has been turned up on...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20214 min read
How Play Therapy Can Address Anxiety
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Even in childhood, there are so many things in life that provoke fear and anxiety. From small stressors like being...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20213 min read
How Play Therapy Can Help with Hyperactivity and ADHD
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Hyperactivity and ADHD can result in behavioral symptoms and distress. Often, it is not just something the child...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20213 min read
The Beauty of Imagination
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Imagination is a bright and wonderful aspect of childhood. It feels like a quality that comes so naturally to...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20214 min read
Why Play is Essential
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC There is a lot of buzz around “play” right now, or rather the scarcity of play in today’s world. Parents,...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20215 min read
Reasons Why Your Child May Need Counseling
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC There are a variety of reasons why parents seek counseling for their children. Often, I am asked how to determine...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Going Back to School in the Face of COVID-19
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC There’s no denying that no matter what your plan is, going back to school this year looks different. Whether your...
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gjohnsonpsychother
Apr 16, 20212 min read
Signs That Your Child Might Need Play Therapy
By Alicia Lord, MA LPC Though many parents we work with have had their own experiences with counseling of all kinds, therapy for children...
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