Depression in teens can manifest in different ways and may not always be easily recognizable, as teens may hide their symptoms or simply seem more…
Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being that significantly impacts the developmental trajectory and quality of life for children and teens, necessitating effective…
Back to School Transition Feelings How to Check-In after the first day or week of school. by Allison Bashe, Ph.D KDKA news interviewed New Directions…
From Confusion to Assessment to Treatment By Michael Greisler, Ph.D. ASD Assessment Challenges Parenting can be challenging in and of itself, and it can be…
by David A. Morris, LCSW Interviewee Elise M. Vandamia New Directions Counseling Services child and family expert Elise M. Vandamia was interviewed by KDKA. They…
Online Learning (Again!) Tips to Improve Engagement for Elementary/Middle School Children By David A. Morris, LCSW Hopefully we are entering our final season of online,…
By David A. Morris, LCSW As the parent of a child with ADHD or as a teenager coping with it, you have worked so hard…
Getting Sleep Back on Track by David A. Morris, LCSW A school-aged child needs sleep to function at their best. If you have school aged…
The difficult decisions of in-person vs remote learning during the pandemic By David A. Morris, LCSW Did you ever picture being engulfed by a Pandemic?…
Goodbye Virtual Learning, Hello Summer! The Bright Side to this Stressful Transition By John Moyer, LPC & Staff “I have never let schooling interfere with…