When Nothing Is Working: Therapy for Parenting the Child Who Baffles You
Exhausted by your child's big behaviors? California therapist Abby McCarrel explains why nothing has worked—and what actually changes things.
Connected Family Therapy
What to Ask a Therapist Before You Trust Them With Your Complex Child
Not every therapist is equipped to work with complex, neurodiverse, or trauma-affected children and their families. And the wrong fit does not just waste your time — it can set things back. Here are the questions every parent of a complex child should ask before trusting a therapist with their family.
Managing OCD in Daily Life: Practical Strategies to Reduce Compulsions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel impossible to control. While medication and therapy are the most effective forms of treatment, you may not have access to these resources immediately or on an ongoing basis. If that’s the case for you,...
Hidden Loneliness of Parenting a Complex Child
Something happens to your social world when you are raising a child with big, complex needs. Friendships quietly disappear. Family gatherings become something to survive. Nobody warns you about this part. Here is what is actually happening — and what helps.