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Expert Profile: Debbie Goodwin

Expertise:  As a counselor, I have experience working with children, teens, and families. I can answer questions about behavioral issues, performance issues, divorce and the effect on children, blended families, sibling rivalry and more.

Experience in the area
I have been working professionally with children, teens, parents and families since 2001. I have personal experience as a parent of 2 adult children and I have 7 grand children. I am currently married to my husband of 15 years. I spent several months working with teen girls in an at-risk educational facility and 1.5 years at a local center for families in Orange County, Florida.

Organizations
ACA - American Counseling Association EMDRIA - EMDR International Association AAMFT - American Association for Marriage & Family Therapists CFAMFT - Central Florida Association for Marriage & Family Therapists

Education/Credentials
NCC - National Certified Counselor MA, Mental Health Counseling with special certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (Level I and Level II)

Awards and Honors
Graduated from Masters program at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL with honors.

Past/Present Clients
I currently am in Private Practice in Altamonte Springs, FL and have had many past and current clients - children, teens, families, individuals and couples.

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Prestige Points: 320
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Number Of Questions
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Total Questions
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39
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thank you so much for the detailed information i really appriciate it, im going to try everything you suggested, ill let you know how it turns out! th
(tiffany on 11/20/08)
Thanks, your answer was helpful.
(Kim on 10/01/08)
Thanks I might ask you something as follow up and thanks for your help
(Ankit on 08/09/08)
your AWESOMEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(ananymous on 10/05/08)
awesome site...really helps...thanks so much :) I love this place it helped me so much :)
(ananymous on 07/26/08)
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Recent Answers from Debbie Goodwin
2008-11-20  What do I do? Hi Jessica, While I know that this is most frustrating for you, this problem is not an uncommon one. The one thing (and probably the only thing) children his age can control in their world is anything...
2008-11-20  3 yr old tantrums Hi Tiffany, I can understand why you might be feeling frustrated. It sounds like your son will be a challenging child to raise. Children throw tantrums because it usually gets them what they want. Trying...
2008-10-27  My son hates reading Dear Oscar, It can be very frustrating trying to convince a teen that reading is important. Since the direct approach has not worked well, I have some ideas that you might try. What are his interests?...
2008-09-30  Help my 2 1/2 yr old son's aggression problem Hi Kim, It certainly sounds like you are doing all the right things and I especially appreciate your awareness of not showing him that it's OK to hit someone by spanking (hitting) him. Very young...
2008-08-27  my mistake Hi Carla, First let me say how fortunate your neighbor is to have you step up and help her out! Finding a good caretaker is no easy task. Please do not beat yourself up over this mistake as I believe...
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