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    A Discussion on Grief and Coping

    I'm excited to be a part of the post-screening discussion of The Sublime and Beautiful at the Atlanta FilmFestival next weekend. The director, Blake Robbins, will be hosting an in-depth talkback about the film andthe issues addressed in it. Tickets for the screening are available here .

    Quote of the Day

    "Either we spend time meeting children's emotional needs by filling their love cup or we will spend timedealing with behaviors caused by their unmet needs. Either way we spend time." -Pam Leo
    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Do your part to protect the children in your life by participating in a Stewards of Children workshop! The Stewards of Children program will increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. This program is for any responsible adult who cares about the welfare of children. It is also appropriate for youth-serving organizations and personnel. Topics Covered: Facts about the problem of child sexual abuse The types of situations in which child sexual a
    Play Therapy Helps Children...

    Play Therapy Helps Children...

    Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies Develop new and creative solutions to problems Develop respect and acceptance of self and others Learn to experience and express emotion Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others Learn new social skills and relational skills with family Develop self-efficacy and thus a better assuredness about their abilities Shared from The Association for Play Therapy.
    Children's Needs

    Children's Needs

    Need Assistance?

    Children are always changing, and we all need help from time to time. Call 1-800-CHILDREN for someonewho will listen to your questions, help you explore your family's options, and connect you with programsin your community. Shared from the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy .

    10 Signs you may not be Present with your Children

    You find yourself talking to your children but not connecting with their eyes. You are talking at them but not to them. You are speaking, maybe even saying the same things over and over again, but not connecting to the meaning behind your words. Playing games and reading books, maybe, but only going through the motions. You are checking your phone or email more than necessary, maybe incessantly. You find yourself physically forcing your child to do something (get dressed, lea
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    Play Therapy Helps Children...

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