Steven J Ruff, MA, LMFT LLC

Steven J Ruff, MA, LMFT LLC Child and play therapist that works with children and families Steve Ruff has been working in the mental health field for over 17 years.

He has been extensively trained in the modality of Experiential Play Therapy, and specializes in working with children and families.

Healing Through Depression http://wp.me/p4BDL8-1m
10/13/2014

Healing Through Depression http://wp.me/p4BDL8-1m

I recently attended a wonderful seminar on depression. The presenter first defined the disease of depression. He conveyed that it is an illness that impacts three major areas in humans – emotions, physiology or energy, and thinking. Then he talked about key areas of daily life to pay attention to that can help one heal through depression. First, the 3 areas that depression impacts: [ 748 more words. ]

The Problematic “Ironic Process” in Relationships http://wp.me/p4BDL8-1l
08/19/2014

The Problematic “Ironic Process” in Relationships http://wp.me/p4BDL8-1l

This entry is going to discuss a common relational challenge that is seen in couple’s therapy, called the “ironic process.” This describes the vicious cycle that we can get into as couples when we try to get our needs met but are unsuccessful. Here is an…

The Perfect Youth Coach http://wp.me/p4BDL8-1f
07/27/2014

The Perfect Youth Coach http://wp.me/p4BDL8-1f

I just witnessed who I think is the perfect youth coach. He was my kid’s little league baseball coach. As with most things that relate to excellence, it wasn’t one thing that made this guy the perfect youth coach, it was a multitude. And it wasn’t…

Working Through Adoption Related Attachment Issues http://wp.me/p4BDL8-x
06/07/2014

Working Through Adoption Related Attachment Issues http://wp.me/p4BDL8-x

I work with a number of child clients that are adopted, and I’ve learned a lot from them. A particular area that I will focus on in this entry is the issue of birth related “trauma” that can result for adoptees. Before I go any further, let me be clear… [ 985 more words. ]

Imperfect Parenting http://wp.me/p4BDL8-r
06/01/2014

Imperfect Parenting http://wp.me/p4BDL8-r

It’s interesting to think about how our lives as families are designed. It’s inevitable that we have problems and challenges in family life, and certainly as parents. I wonder if we were “perfect” parents, would we eliminate the conflict, challenges and… [ 572 more words. ]

Here is a link to my new blog, "Ruff Ideas from a Therapist and Parent." 4 posts so far, very fun to do. Hopefully goo...
05/28/2014

Here is a link to my new blog, "Ruff Ideas from a Therapist and Parent." 4 posts so far, very fun to do. Hopefully good parenting insights, as well as humorous. http://steverufftherapist.wordpress.com/

Ruff Ideas From a Therapist and Parent

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