A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Everyone needs sleep to function properly. Children need more sleep than adults and babies need more sleep than anyone. Why do You need sleep? Sleep gives our body a time to rest and recharge for the next day. Many people believe that sleep gives your brain time to sort things out. Things often seem clearer after a good night's sleep. How can you get your child to have a better night's sleep? Have a steady bedtime routine

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Is it different to grieve for a grandparent than it is for a peer or young person? Of course it is. We all know according to the life cycle, it is customary that you bury your parents and grandparents. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Dealing with grief after the death of a grandparent can be heartbreaking. There is no love like the love from your grandparents. They spoil you, let you stay up late, sugar you up with

How often are you in the restroom of a public place and notice a sign on the wall about being verbally abused? You look at the sign, and maybe you have a tear in your eye. You think that the sign is wrong. It doesn't know what it's talking about. It is not referring to you. How could it be? My spouse loves me. Of course, they do. All couples argue. You wouldn't be human if you agreed on everything. But being verbally abused is different from the argument of who forgot to take

Do you have the winter blues? Is it because you look out the window and see snow? How many times have you woken up in the morning by the sound of a delay for your child's school and you don't know who is going to watch them when you have to be at work? Is it because it is dark at 5:15PM and you just feel depressed? Many people have the winter blues. Wintertime is just not as exciting as summer, or even spring and fall. People are stuck inside more due to the temperatures a

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Some people believe that Valentine’s Day is a religious holiday because it was referred to as Saint Valentine’s Day. Some people think it is only for people with a spouse or people in a serious relationship. Some people (especially those in high school) think your life is over it you do not have anyone to be your "Valentine?" Any day is a great day to tell someone you love them or you care for them. Everyone loves to he

Recently, I was at an event and a mom said, "It's going to be a long weekend. I punished my child from all electronics." Another parent at the table was shocked. She said, "You know you are only punishing yourself!" Do parents want electronics to entertain their children or educate them? Can't children these days entertain themselves with toys other than electronics? Unfortunately, kids these days do not remember life before the iPad, iPhone, laptop, computer, tablet, DS

Recently, a client was telling me about her frustrations of being a widow with no help from others and hearing from her friends who are divorced about the difficulties they have with single parenting. She felt that she never got a break, while her friends had “time off” when their kids were with the other parent. She stated that others, “just don't understand.” For those facing the pain of loss, grief counseling in Harrisburg, PA can provide the support and guidance needed

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT ADD (and ADHD) ranks among the most common neurological disorders among American children, affecting up to 7% of children and more than 4% of adults. Many people are so quick to go on meds to "fix" the symptoms of ADD or ADHD rather than explore the organic or holistic ways to treat the symptoms. One that has been quite popular is Neurofeedback, which is also known as Biofeedback EEG. Some people hear the words Neurofeedba

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Too often kids are bullying or being bullied in school. Standing up to a bully is never easy. Kids who bully may have different issues that make them not enjoy school. They usually want an audience. They want attention that he or she may not be receiving somewhere else. It is important to teach children to lend a hand when bullying occurs. Children need to be encouraged to invite the child being bullied to sit with them at l

Potty training is a milestone that a parent looks forward to probably more than many of the other milestones. The parents don't have to buy diapers, carry them around anymore, and try to find a clean place to change a diaper many times a day. Unfortunately, potty training isn't easy. A parent needs to take the time and make the commitment to "train" his or her child to go on the potty. Many follow the three day method, sometimes it can take a week, and sometimes it can take