Articles and Podcasts

The following resources were written by In Step clinicians and other professionals/journalists over the years to address common mental health-related concerns.

Social Skills and Behaviors

What to Look for in an Effective Social Skills Group
"I Feel Your Pain"—Developing Empathy
How to Tell if Your Child Needs Help
Anger Management Resources - Anger: Friend or Foe?
Are My Child's Worries Normal?
Stressed Beyond Belief
"I'm Bored!"—Coping With Your Child's Ennui
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
Good Sportsmanship
Gear Up for Summer—Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp
Making Friends at a Play Date
Cyber Bullies—Not Your Typical Bullies
Teaching Social Skills Outdoors
Play Your Way To Better Social Skills
How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?!?
Jealousy: Soothing the Green-Eyed Monster

Separation/Divorce

Stepping Forward from Separation and Divorce
Helping Children Navigate Divorce

School Success

Starting Kindergarten
Easing the Transition Back to School for Early Elementary Students
Motivation: The Key to School Success
Coping with Back-To-School Blues

Adolescents

Talking the Talk with Teens
Group Therapy Prevents Depression in Teens—The N.Y. Times
My Experiences with Special Groups for Special Adolescents

AD/HD, Autism, and Learning Disabilities

Testing for AD/HD
The Role of Family Therapy in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities
Social Skills for Kids with ADHD
Raise Your AD/HD Child's Social IQ

Therapy

Therapy 32 Times More Cost Effective at Increasing Happiness Than Money
Why Group Therapy Works
Breaking Free With Drama Therapy

Other

Moral Development in Children
Protect Our Privacy- Protect Our Kids

Podcasts

How To Help Your Child Develop Social Competence
Interview of Cathi Cohen by Linda Perlis and Sandra Burt of Parent's Perspective
Length: 30 minutes

How to Raise Your Child's Social IQ
Interview of Cathi Cohen by Mike Dolpies of Raising Real Winners
Length: 30 minutes

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