Families facing high conflict separation or divorce often find that a child’s school refusal becomes one of the most visible and distressing challenges in the family. While it may appear that the problem lies solely with the child, our experience and training suggest that school refusal is often best understood through a family systems lens. […]
Routine and Conversation; Relieving Summertime Anxiety for Two Home Kids
Summer is fast approaching! A season filled with sunny days, freedom, and a break from the stress of school. For many children of divorced families, the summer transition can be met with undue stress and anxiety as schedules are shifted and routines are changed. As parents, we want to support our children so they can […]
Your Kids’ Brain on Technology
Mathew Meyers, MA, LMFT Recently I had the opportunity to learn from Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D. during an all-day intensive workshop on Anxiety in the digital age. Ms. Wehrenberg is a coach, therapist, and trainer. At Traverse Counseling & Consulting we have the opportunity to work with and serve children, teens and parents in the area […]
Launching Teens may require lots and lots of pushes!
By ~ Mathew Meyers, MA, LMFT Recently I was remembering when my daughter was born. It was the 2nd day of her life. I remember my wife holding our daughter and crying. I asked my wife “Why are you crying?” She responded by looking at this beautiful and helpless little creature saying, “She’s going to […]