When your child becomes an adult, it can feel like you’ve entered uncharted territory. The books on parenting babies, toddlers, and teens are plentiful, but where’s the guidebook for navigating this new phase? You still want to be an important part of their life, but the rules have changed—and so has your role. The shift…
Learning disorders are a group of conditions that can affect a child’s ability to learn and process information. At New Horizons Center for Healing, our board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist specializes in identifying and providing evidence-based treatment for, learning disorders in children. Learning disorders can include conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and many more.…
Sometimes it is hard to know where to start when it comes to not just watching your child play, but instead, actually playing with your children. However, active, engaged play with your children is shown to increase your children’s confidence, help them cope with stress and regulate their emotions. Additionally, the bond between a child…
Infidelity can be a devastating experience for couples and can lead to a lot of pain, anger, and sadness. While infidelity can take different forms, such as physical or emotional, the devastating result is the same-broken trust. At New Horizons Center for Healing, our experienced therapists specialize in providing evidence-based couples therapy to help couples…
Being emotionally stuck can manifest in a variety of ways and can make it feel like you’re stuck in a rut or unable to move forward. Here are some signs that you may be emotionally stuck: Difficulty feeling positive emotions such as happiness, excitement or contentment. Lack of motivation to do things that you previously…
Addiction is a serious issue affecting numerous teens and young adults today. At New Horizons Center for Healing, our board-certified child psychiatrists are skilled in providing treatment for addiction in teens. Addiction can take many forms, including substance abuse, gaming and internet addiction. Teens who struggle with addiction may experience difficulty in school, at home…
Spring cleaning can have positive effects on mental health. Here are a few ways in which spring cleaning can benefit mental health: Reducing stress: Clearing out clutter and organizing spaces can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. When physical spaces are cluttered, it can be difficult to relax and focus, and can contribute to feelings…
Therapy can be a vital tool for improving the mental and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. At New Horizons Center for Healing, our board-certified child psychiatrists specialize in providing evidence-based therapy to children and adolescents, helping them navigate the challenges they face during this crucial developmental stage. Some of the benefits of therapy for…
Determining whether or not you are in a healthy relationship can be difficult, but there are some signs that can indicate whether or not your relationship is healthy. Here are some things to consider: Communication: In a healthy relationship, both partners should feel comfortable communicating their thoughts, feelings and needs. They should also be able…
Childhood trauma is a situation or event that poses an interpreted threat to a child’s life, safety or well-being. Examples include: Death of a loved one Divorce A natural disaster, like a fire, tornado or flood Changing schools or childcare facilities Sexual abuse Physical abuse or neglect Witnessing a violent event Refugee experiences Some common…