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Questions from parents who are noticing changes in their adolecent and think problems may be brewing, questions regarding specific problems they are already experiencing, information on warning signs if they think their child may be having problems, questions regarding fighting with parents, sibling rivlary, school problems, addiction problems, relationship issues (eg their child is in a relationship and parent has concerns), and anything else you can think of.
Experience in the area
15 years working with an adolescent population providing counselling. I have probably worked with over 1000 clients in that time. Have been used to testify in court and write reports for sentencing.
Education/Credentials
M.A. Counselling Psychology
For a complete list of my credentials, visit my website at www.counselingappointment.com.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elana | 07/14/05 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent job, great advice! |
| Elie Debs | 01/28/05 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sarah | 01/16/05 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. It was ..... |
| Ed Clarke | 11/15/04 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| BeBe | 11/11/04 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the advice |
Recent Answers from shanac
2005-07-14 Concerned Sister:
HI Sarah, one of the things you can do is to let child protection know your side of the story. They always take that into great consideration. It does sound like she has crossed the line of "typical"
2005-01-26 My parents:
Hi, I'm glad you feel better. You sound really angry and it doesn't sound like you have really had the chance to tell him what you want to tell him, because he just keeps stating the obvious. A couple
2005-01-23 teenage cutting:
Hi Jo, generally cutting is not about suicide but is a way of releasing pain. It is not the greatest coping skill but is common amongst young people. The best thing you can do is to be very talkative
2005-01-12 teen son stealing from me:
Hi Nancy, first put your expensive things away so he doesn't have the opportunity to take anything. Hide the credit cards. He should not have access to anything liek that. Who really knows why he is
2004-11-13 School Problems:
Hi Heather, You are probably right, as they get into higher grades the work does become more challenging and if they never really had to study, they didn't learn good study habits before. Now he's into
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