2020

If you are considering adopting a child, you may be going back and forth between getting an open or closed adoption. While every adoption has its own challenges, there are a few pros and cons to each type of adoption. In an effort to help you make the decision that is best for your family, here are a few things that you may appreciate about each type of adoption, along with potential challenges.

Finding the right counselor is a bit like finding the right partner, the right pair of shoes, or the right apartment. Just because someone is a good counselor does not mean they are a good counselor for you, and just because someone isn't the right counselor for you doesn't mean they're not an excellent counselor in general. It's all about finding what feels right and what feels comfortable. So how do you know whether a counselor is a good fit?

You've spent the past several decades of your life raising your children. It is therefore completely understandable that you'd be a bit sad and struggle to adapt when they move out on their own. However, sometimes these feelings of sadness can become more pronounced, developing into a set of symptoms known as empty nest syndrome. Here's a closer look at this phenomenon and how therapy can help. What is empty nest syndrome?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise by more than 40 percent over the course of about the last 8 years. This is a condition that both kids and adults deal with, and it can make it difficult to focus on any number of life's matters. If you need ADHD or ADD help, it's important that you get a proper diagnosis and figure out the best way to get treatment.