Providing psychological treatment and evaluations to children and families from preschool to adulthood. Offices in Raleigh and Cary.
November 7, 2025
The concept of Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) is widely recognized as an important aspect of life success. Neurodivergent people have unique strengths and weaknesses, which are unfortunately sometimes interpreted as impacting EQ negatively; however, this deserves re-examination. As psychologist and author Dr. Temple Grandin, who herself has autism, states, “I am different, not less.”
October 9, 2025
Difficulties and negative events are a part of life. We may not be in charge of the occurrence of a tragic event, hardship, or misfortune, but we can
September 10, 2025
We live in a society that often supports and sometimes even promotes extremes. From workaholics to bed rot, the expectation of being uber-productive or sinking into the comfort of being a couch potato swirls around us in confusing, frantic ways.
August 11, 2025
The number and variety of parenting books, coaches, websites, webinars, and online influencers is exploding. The availability of information certainly has its advantages, and there is power in knowledge; however, more information can lead to conflicting ideas, genuine confusion about the “right way,” or straightforward overwhelm. Long gone are the days when parents only had the pediatric Dr. Spock book or grandmothers to reference.
July 11, 2025
Trauma can come from multiple sources and can present in numerous ways, but trauma consistently and significantly affects an individual’s emotional and physical well-being. As renowned psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk notes, trauma is not defined by a particular event but by the ongoing, internal imprint of past pain, fear, and horror that continues to affect individuals in the present.
June 9, 2025
Stress is a common human condition. Moderate levels of short-term stress can be beneficial and can sometimes even help with accomplishments. However, ongoing stress that interferes with daily living can be dangerous if maintained at high levels for extended periods and if not properly managed. Stress can cause people to feel overwhelmed or pushed to the limit of their capacity to cope, affecting various physical and psychological domains.
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