by Harper West | Apr 8, 2019 | Parenting
A number of years ago I read a blog by psychologist Shefali Tsabary, PhD, and liked it enough to include it on one of my parenting handouts on Reflective Listening. Just recently I stumbled upon Dr. Tsabary’s work again and realized she now has three bestselling books...
by Harper West | Dec 12, 2017 | Parenting
Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, is an expert on healthy parenting, especially after adoption or trauma, and is author of Beyond Consequences, Logic & Control: Volume 1 & Volume 2, Dare to Love, and Help for Billy. I have shared her articles before, on Love-Based...
by Harper West | Nov 3, 2017 | Parenting
In the first session of psychotherapy during an assessment, I ask each patient about his or her family of origin, first using a very vague question: “Tell me about who raised you and what your childhood was like.” I use this very broad, open-ended statement purposely....
by Harper West | Oct 28, 2017 | Parenting
Parents want to do the best for their children, so they try to boost “self-esteem” with positive comments. However, in their attempt to help their child avoid negative feelings, parents may actually be helping create insecurity, lack of autonomy, and low self-worth....
by Harper West | Oct 25, 2017 | Parenting
Let’s start by debunking three myths before I get to my Ten Tips for Parents to Improve a Child’s Emotional Wellbeing. Myth Debunker #1: Disregard the propaganda by the pharmaceutical companies and psychiatrists that there is a biological cause of “mental...
