Therapy for ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) need specific rules to keep their behavior in control. Enforcing them consistently is necessary though children are not very appreciative of rules. Behavior therapy through structured strategies ensures better ADHD conduct - here are a few ways.

Rules

You cannot be army like in this approach, but firmness definitely works wonders. It may take a while to get your child who displays extremities of behavioral patterns, but with the right set of tools, s/he will respond. The objective is to have a firm set of rules and stick to them, without bending. If need be, post them near the bed of the child, around the house and in places that s/he frequents, eventually your child will come around.

Cut them Some Slack

Not every child is the same. When parents make comparisons with other kids, the moods of the child suffering from ADHD will spiral out of control. The idea is to let on that no one is perfect. While the ground rules need to be followed, parents cannot demand perfection from their kids, expectations are okay, but demands cannot be cruel. If required, one can seek therapy with an ADHD qualified expert.

Encouragement

Everyone wants a pat on her or his back for a job well done. Kids respond rather well when they are appreciated. They automatically feel energized to better themselves and do not act out. For instance, if a child is inclined to paint, encourage him to speak his mind with color. By getting the child engaged in an activity, hyperactivity will slowly ease towards a state of calm.

Seek Help

If you have just learned that your child has ADHD, there is no need to panic. Help is always at hand through the medium of counseling. At the session (or a series of sessions), the professional will take into account the problem that the child faces, and work on bringing him out of his hyperactive behavioral patterns. During the session, parents may need to be counseled so that they understand certain methods to deal with their child. It is quite taxing handling a hyperactive child, but being sensitive goes a long way.

Discipline at Home & School

Work with a counselor and get discipline in place. As the child gets older, they cannot be ‘punished’ with rules of the early years. A high school kid, for instance, may bunk school. You may need to enforce a firmer set of disciplinary measures. Keep in touch with the school and learn about her/his behavior. It is advisable to negotiate with children instead of breathing down their necks.

Love Your Child

It can throw you off balance when you have no clue about how to handle ADHD. A good therapist will be able to help you find a balance with your emotions and the emotions of your child. It is tiring having to be alert all the time, but one beautiful method that works is to show your child you love him. Every child responds to parental love and hugs and kisses never went out of style. Let him know you care, and will always be there for him.

Collaborative Therapeutic Services (CTS) seeks to maximize clients’ options by offering a variety of services, hours, locations and service providers with diverse specializations. We offer evening & weekend appointments. Have questions? Contact Us Here or Call 813-951-7346. Locations in Tampa & Brandon.

Anxiety Counseling Therapy Tampa | Brandon, FL

Anxiety Counseling Therapy

Anxiety Counseling Therapy

Practically everyone experiences anxiety at some time or the other in life. Anxiety can strike at the weirdest of times. It could be when one has a presentation to make, an exam to write, a job opportunity, getting married, living alone, divorce, and so on and so forth. When one is able to curb the panic attack without letting it take over your life, you are probably ready to take on the world. However, when panic attacks and anxiety-riddled problems do not settle down, one may need help from an unbiased source like a qualified therapist. An individual’s predisposition to anxiety could be due to environmental factors, inherent, inherited or learned.

Triggers and Treatment

Anxiety interferes in every facet of life. One may not be able to rest, eat, exercise, work, study, meet friends, go out, relax, to name a few common reasons why seeking help from a therapist helps. Effective therapy can help eliminate the triggers and control the symptoms that a patient is experiencing. By talking this over in a controlled space, the individual can air out his issues during the counseling session. Talking things over can help the therapist understand the root cause of the issue(s). Once the patient feels a sense of comfort talking about the triggers, s/he will be able, with the right set of self-esteem tools, to control and even diffuse the situation. Finding the triggers may take a while, but after a few sessions, both the therapist and the patient work in tandem to eradicate the problem.

Therapy

Deeper concerns need to be worked on with the certified counselor. Cognitive behavioral therapy is quite often used in addressing deep-rooted anxiety. As a form of science, counseling also helps in the psychoanalytical methodology by treating the problem after identifying the cause. By understanding the process, the therapist will work on a treatment plan that may include a series of plans. Lifestyle changes may have to be implemented. If required, the patient may also be encouraged to share her/his experiences in group therapy. As a way forward, group therapy works rather well, as one is able to find and identify with like-minded people. In fact, people learn to adjust better when they talk to others in the group who share similar thought patterns and the healing begins.

NLP to the Rescue

Self-soothing techniques in counseling may require the use of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), which helps aid by kicking anxiety it to the curb. Stress management is a requisite in helping one heal. The self-reflective process included in a session, helps one understand the problem objectively. Soothing methods like prayer, exercise, change in diet, doing away with crutches like smoking, drinking, and drugs, can help deal with the underlying cause. The objective is to ensure that the patient does not unravel but nips anxiety in the bud effectively. Chances are that panic attacks can occur, but once you are able to handle the problem, dealing with any trigger becomes almost irrelevant.

If you need expert guidance and therapy visit the website or head across to the clinic at Tampa, Brandon, FL and set yourself free from anxiety.

Collaborative Therapeutic Services (CTS) seeks to maximize clients’ options by offering a variety of services, hours, locations and service providers with diverse specializations. We offer evening & weekend appointments. Have questions? Contact Us Here or Call 813-951-7346. Locations in Tampa & Brandon.

Gay & Lesbian Couples Counseling

GLBTQ Couples Counseling

While monogamy may be going down the drain in many relationships, the fact is that people actually prefer to settle with someone they love. It can take time to get a relationship on the right track, and that is where counseling helps a great deal. Same sex marriages have been on the rise across the world, some countries acknowledge this, while others frown down on gay marriage. Sex is instinctive and while it does work to keep the juices flowing, it is not always the basis of a healthy union. Here are some gay and lesbian couples counseling tips and the problems that couples face in a same sex relationship.

Age and Sex

As we get older, the frequency to have impulsive sex may not occur. That does not mean that you need to seek gratification outside the confines of the relationship. A therapist will be able to help the two of you find better ways to get to the climax without being overt in your needs. But it does not mean that the older you get, you forget about the instinctive nature that brought about a twinkle in your eyes.

Talk and Expression

Communication is crucial in any relationship. When you choose not to confide or talk to your significant other, the fires slowly die. There is nothing like having a healthy conversation with someone who you love and getting to know her or his point of view. Debating about issues that plague society will energize you to do something together if you are on the same page.

Troubles

Everyone finds him/herself at the precipice of imbalance at some time or the other in a relationship. Going through life without troubles is a great way to live life, but it hardly ever happens. Situations also arise when troubles can infect the relationship where everything spirals out of control. When the going gets tough, bailing on the person is not the answer. Hearing her/him out is what works. Seek out a reliable counselor for a dispassionate take on the situation and work through the problems.

Family and Society

Many gay and lesbian couples face ridicule from their family. Sometimes they are ostracized because their relationships are not accepted by relatives and society. This can pose a challenge and is very hurtful. But, that does not mean that you give up entirely on yourself. From a religious point of view, it is frowned down on, but God is the only judge. Therefore, if people have opinions about you, so be it, get on with life. That does not mean that promiscuity needs to be flaunted or encouraged to keep the embers glowing.

In Sum

Counseling gay and lesbian couples is not the same as regular counseling through the rules of rational emotive therapy do remain constant. Most people, who are attracted to someone of the same sex, are looked down on with disdain. This hurts them and causes them to act out in myriad ways. Visit the website http://therapyctstampa.com that helps couples deal with troubles and societal pressures. The counselor is located in Tampa, Brandon, FL.

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Collaborative Therapeutic Services (CTS) seeks to maximize clients’ options by offering a variety of services, hours, locations and service providers with diverse specializations. We offer evening & weekend appointments. Have questions? Contact Us Here or Call 813-951-7346. Locations in Tampa & Brandon.