Alliance Counseling, LCSW, PLLC

12/07/2023

The holidays can be a hectic time of year for everyone - especially families and children impacted by ADHD. This helpful article from Understood.org provides some tips for helping kids with ADHD manage the holiday season.
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/11-tips-to-help-kids-with-adhd-manage-the-holidays

The holidays are tricky when your child has ADHD. Use these tips to manage ADHD behavior problems at holiday events and throughout the season.

10/19/2023

Don't forget to join Alliance Counseling at the Town of Dewitt's Trunk-or-Treat this Saturday from 3:00-6:00 pm!

10/19/2023

Behavioral management is an effective therapy for children with ADHD. Read more information about this treatment approach in this helpful fact sheet from CHADD.

10/10/2023

October is ADHD Awareness Month. All month long, Alliance Counseling will be sharing helpful information to broaden our understanding of ADHD, reduce stigma, and offer support for individuals and families.

ADHDawarenessmonth.org breaks down some frequently asked questions about ADHD. Visit their website for more infographics like the one below.

10/03/2023

Join Alliance Counseling, LCSW, PLLC for Trunk-or-Treat at 5800 Heritage Landing on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Hosted by the Town of Dewitt Parks and Recreation, this free event is fun for the whole family. Check out our table to learn about the services Alliance Counseling offers and get some candy and goodies too!

09/07/2023

It's back to school time! Set yourself and your child up for success with getting back into routines with this helpful toolkit from CHADD. This comprehensive packet includes information, resources, and fillable charts for success at school and at home.

07/06/2023

Alliance Counseling is now offering in-person availability for individual sessions for children on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Behavioral parent training sessions will continue to be offered via telehealth. The office is located at 6834 East Genesee Street (2nd Floor) Fayetteville, NY 13066. Please call (315) 612-6100 to inquire about services.

06/08/2023

Summer break is quickly approaching! ADHD symptoms are still present during breaks from school, so it's important to plan for this so that summer is enjoyable for kids and families. The Child Mind Institute offers a great article on developing a summer success kit for kids.

Long summer days can be challenging for kids with ADHD and their parents. Here are tips and strategies for making the most of your vacation.

05/15/2023

Join the Women's Opportunity Center for a virtual Lunch and Learn Wednesday, May 17 at 12:00 pm on parenting outside the box. A panel of mothers will be sharing their stories and experiences in parenting children with diverse needs, along with a clinical perspective from Katie McQuaide, LCSW-R, ADHD-CCSP of Alliance Counseling.

04/21/2023

Giving your child label praise is a great way to reinforce positive behaviors. It's important we are specific with our praise, so children know exactly what behaviors are appropriate and to increase their frequency of doing these behaviors again.

04/14/2023

Staying focused and organized in school can be a challenge for many children with ADHD. The Child Mind Institute offers a helpful article for a school success kit. It includes helpful strategies for kids and parents to help children succeed in school.

Tools and strategies for children and teenagers with ADHD to help manage time, stay focused, and handle homework for success at school.

03/30/2023

Mindfulness exercises can be helpful in teaching kids with ADHD strategies for calming their bodies or enhancing their focus. Mindfulness can be great to use in the classroom or at home.

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