Children are constantly changing and growing. Just as soon as they have begun one stage, they are ready to move on to the next one. This experience of constant change can make it difficult for parents to know when a child is simply going through a stage, or when it is time to seek professional... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life of an Olive Branch Intern
I have the pleasure of conducting small social skills groups with my younger clients who range from 3 to 5 years of age. Some of the social skills groups that I’ve conducted this week under supervision were learning how to share and learning how to be a part of a group. While the group consisted... Continue Reading →
Eating Disorders
Sometimes it is easy to form an unhealthy relationship with the food we consume and choose not to consume. If you have been feeling as though you may be suffering from an eating disorder, please take a look at the criteria that falls under anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating (provided by the Diagnostic... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life of an Olive Branch Intern
I have a great opportunity to work with small children, adults, couples and families at Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc. Working with small children keeps me very busy at this site and having an opportunity to work with small children in preschool through eighth grade teaches me how to tap back into my inner child.... Continue Reading →
Major Depressive Disorder
Do you or a loved one suffer from depression? Have you been feeling empty or hopeless and do not know what to do? - Take a look at the criteria that falls under major depressive disorder (provided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) to further understand depression and contact us... Continue Reading →