Pat Blackwell, Ph.D ParentSource

03/26/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwwiCAKrlWM

Take a moment to be inspired.

First smile. First laugh. First hug. These are the moments of human connection that we cherish from the moment we're born.For over 40 years, we have been tra...

03/24/2025

I have added this to my therapeutic toolkit!

03/23/2025

I have added PCIT to my toolkit!

11/11/2024

Pelts, Kirkhart & Associates (PKA) is expanding services and seeking a developmental, clinical or school psychologist (PhD/PsyD; NCSP) who has developed or has an interest in developing a full-time testing/therapy private practice.

Private office space for this clinician includes a windowed office in the Lower Garden District in New Orleans, staff support for billing, scheduling, and more. Clinicians maintain flexibility in creating and setting their work schedules/hours, building from part-time to full - a significant plus compared to more formal settings, such as schools and clinics. PKA prides itself on maintaining a warm, welcoming, and collegial environment that is supportive to and of all clinicians.

PKA currently has 3 psychologists, 2 psychiatrists, 3 social workers, one art therapist and a dietitian. Additional information about our practice can be found on our website: pelts-kirkhart.com.

If interested, please reach out to me directly vis email: pblackwell@pelts-kirkhart.com.

09/23/2024

https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/mindfulness-practices-for-families/

When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness practices for families can help.

09/18/2024

https://www.patblackwellphd.com/blog/kids-who-want-to-stay-kidsforever

For most kids, childhood is a wonderful thing. You’re loved, cared for, played with. Not much is expected of you; life is safe and predictable. So, what’s the deal with big girl this, big boy that ? Some children respond positively to this push forward while others, perhaps wisely, resist- some ...

09/18/2024

https://www.patblackwellphd.com/blog/kids-who-want-to-stay-kidsforever

Check out this latest blog post. For more articles and resources for parents and professionals go to my website: patblackwellphd.com.

09/18/2024

https://www.patblackwellphd.com/blog/parenting-indecisive-children

Anxiety can cloud rational, confident thinking. Stressed kids become paralyzed about decision making, even when it comes to trivial things like choosing breakfast cereal, a bedtime book, or what shirt to wear. Parental emotions may fan the flame.

02/20/2024

Institute of Child Psychology ❤️

02/20/2024

Autism is just another way of being.

Dose of Inspiration

02/15/2024

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=837137905121294&set=a.584608840374203

Love this!

From

02/15/2024

https://autismnavigator.com/what-is-autism/

Don't wait- evaluate!

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.