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What couples should do when family and friends interfere in their relationships

by Dr. Argie Allen Wilson | Aug 20, 2018 | Argie's Points Of Power, Family Therapy

Set boundaries Don’t allow third parties to influence major decisions about the relationship Be careful about what you share about your partner to others Commit compromise and communicate to working it out yourselves Seek an objective third party such as a...

Tip for Parents with Out of Control Kids

by Dr. Argie Allen Wilson | Aug 20, 2018 | Argie's Points Of Power, Parenting

Discipline behavior timeout does it work Bedtime, schedule and potty train ABC’s of parenting Affirmation (praise/ positive reward) Boundaries (firm tone/ not abusive) 4’s consequences, communication, contentment, consistency Structure Patience, partnership,...

Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma

by Connections Matter | Jul 27, 2017 | Children’s issues, including school adjustment and learning problem, Communication

By Kenneth V. Hardy A disproportionate number of children and youth of color fail in school and become trapped in the pipelines of treatment, social service, and justice systems. This article examines racial trauma and highlights strategies for healing and...