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When Your Teen Refuses Therapy
Why teenagers refuse therapy, what actually changes their mind, what to do in the meantime, and when to stop waiting. From a therapist who works with adolescents in Bismarck, ND.
Your First Therapy Appointment
A step by step walkthrough of a first therapy session in Bismarck, ND: what to bring, what you will be asked, what you do not have to share, and how to tell if it is a good fit.
EMDR vs TF-CBT vs ART
A plain, honest comparison of EMDR, TF-CBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, what the research actually shows, and which one tends to fit which situation.
What an EMDR Session Feels Like
What actually happens in an EMDR session, why the first one surprises people, and how you can tell it is working. Written by an EMDR-trained therapist in Bismarck, ND.
When a Preschooler Will Not Listen
Drop-off meltdowns and ignored directions in the first weeks of school are common in young children. Here is what is actually happening, what to try at home, and when live parent coaching helps.
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Taking the first step is often the hardest part. A short conversation, at no charge, is usually enough to know whether we are a fit. In person in Bismarck, or by telehealth anywhere in North Dakota.
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