Posts by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
Why Abuse Can Create Learned Helplessness
Many of us have wondered: If a person is being abused, why don’t they tell someone about it and get help? Or if it’s an adult who is being hurt,…
Read MoreEffects of Substance Use During Pregnancy
While common sense tells us that alcohol, tobacco or drug use during pregnancy is not healthy for the mother or fetus, the true effects of such substance abuse on an…
Read MoreIs a Social Worker the Mental Health Professional for You?
It can be difficult to choose the mental health professional that fits your needs. The media often portrays psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers interchangeably, even though there are significant…
Read MoreIs a Psychotherapist the Mental Health Professional for You?
It can be difficult to choose the mental health professional that fits your needs. The media often portrays psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers interchangeably, even though there are significant…
Read MoreIs a Psychologist the Mental Health Professional for You?
It can be difficult to choose the mental health professional that fits your needs. The media often portrays psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers interchangeably, even though there are significant…
Read MoreIs a Psychiatrist the Mental Health Professional for You?
It can be difficult to choose the mental health professional that fits your needs. The media often portrays psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers interchangeably, even though there are significant…
Read MoreEnd Power Struggles by Giving Your Kid FLAC
Those two dreaded words every parent hates to hear: power struggle. They are inevitable and exhausting and beyond frustrating. But there is hope! By understanding the dynamics of a power…
Read MoreWhy Giving Your Child Choices Helps with Discipline
It may sound contradictory: In order to get your child to follow through on your specific directions, you offer options for them to choose from. In some ways, yes, it…
Read MoreUnderstanding How to Use Natural Consequences vs. Logical Consequences vs. Punishment
There are thousands of parenting books out there, and sometimes it seems like they each coin their own terms just for the sake of being unique and trendy. But do…
Read MoreStop Bad Behavior Before It Starts
The most effective way to stop anything negative is to prevent it from starting in the first place. This is especially true of your child’s behavior. Once poor choices and…
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