Positive Beginnings Therapy Center

07/28/2024

07/17/2024

Being angry at your spouse is normal. But never be cruel.
The Do's and Don'ts of Anger Webcast
October 12th at 6pm PST

07/17/2024

07/17/2024

07/17/2024

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) can be very difficult for families to deal with and can result in a lot of conflict between parents. But with a diagnosis and treatment plan in hand, kids with DMDD can learn to manage their big emotions and parents can learn the best ways to support them.

More below:
https://childmind.org/article/dmdd-extreme-tantrums-irritability/

07/17/2024

07/11/2024

Apologize and don't let your pride get in the way. | photo by Aaron and Jillian Photography

07/11/2024

Discover why kids lie and how parents can navigate this normal behavior to instill values and integrity. Gain insights into the nuanced intersection of values and lying as you guide your children toward a future of integrity and values-led decision-making.

07/11/2024

Taking time to listen shows genuine care and appreciation, making others feel valued. According to Dr. John Gottman, Dale Carnegie's timeless wisdom from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" remains invaluable. "You can make more friends in two months by becoming genuinely interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

Being mindful in conversations can transform your relationships. Whether you're seasoned or just starting, listening is crucial in today's distracted digital age. Interested in learning some listening tips? Check out our dedicated blog post here: https://bit.ly/3RyX6D2

10/07/2023

Learn about depression in college students. Child Mind Institute discusses college mental health and how to help kids with depression in school.

10/07/2023

Love is a conscious decision... and marriage is a contest of generosity......be generous with your kind words, deeds, action, and spirit. If you do this, your relationship will flourish!!.......CINDY

10/07/2023

Your worth is not measured by your productivity.

(Image via France Corbel - traitspourtraits)

10/07/2023

Crying is a healthy and necessary way for kids to express their feelings. By saying ‘stop crying’ we send the message that their feelings are not important, not valid, silly, or annoying.

Read more from Happiness is here:
http://bit.ly/2raOSlP

10/07/2023

For teens, the threat of having their phone confiscated or, worse, having their phone searched by their parents, would seem to be a powerful deterrent to bad behavior. But there's a down side, too.