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Navigating ADHD: Strategies for Supporting Children in Therapy children-in-therapyengage treatmentmental health

Navigating ADHD: Strategies for Supporting Children in Therapy

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), previously referred to as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a chronic, neurological disorder. ADHD is characterized by three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.…
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March 27, 2024
Using Drama Therapy to Help Children Explore Emotions and Build Confidence drama-therapyengage treatmentmental health

Using Drama Therapy to Help Children Explore Emotions and Build Confidence

Drama therapy, as explained by the Berklee College of Music, is an experimental form of treatment which methodologically uses drama and/ or theater techniques to help children work through behavioral problems, process trauma, facilitate personal growth, and achieve other therapeutic goals.…
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March 27, 2024
Adventures in Therapy: Using Outdoor Play to Support Children’s Well-Being Outdoor-playengage treatment

Adventures in Therapy: Using Outdoor Play to Support Children’s Well-Being

Adventure therapy is a form of psychotherapy aims to “improve an individual’s physical, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being through the healing power of the wilderness with evidence-based, experiential therapy, recreational activities, and wilderness expeditions.” It is derived from the principals of Outward…
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March 27, 2024
Sensory Integration Therapy: Helping Children Build Confidence and Coordination Confidence-childengage treatmentmental health

Sensory Integration Therapy: Helping Children Build Confidence and Coordination

Sensory integration (SI), also referred to as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), is a framework conceptualized by Dr. A. Jean Ayers, Ph.D. in the 1970s, who “was guided by the principle that ‘intersensory integration is foundational to function,’” while dysfunction in sensory integration…
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March 26, 2024
Navigating Social Media: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers in the Conejo Valley and Beyond Youth-Mental-Healthengage treatment

Navigating Social Media: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers in the Conejo Valley and Beyond

The landscape of adolescence has transformed dramatically since the 90s, especially with the advent of social media. Today, families in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding areas face new challenges in guiding their teens through the complexities of…
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February 12, 2024
Boosting Mental Health Through Exercise: A Guide by Engage Therapy for Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks Boost-mental-healthengage treatment

Boosting Mental Health Through Exercise: A Guide by Engage Therapy for Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks

In the dynamic landscape of mental health support across Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks, Engage Therapy is pioneering the integration of physical activity into therapeutic practices. Amid the stress and unpredictability of modern life, identifying effective strategies for…
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February 12, 2024
Navigating Life’s Challenges: The Impact of Outpatient Group Therapy on Young Adults in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks Outpatientengage treatmentmental health

Navigating Life’s Challenges: The Impact of Outpatient Group Therapy on Young Adults in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks

The journey through young adulthood in the diverse communities of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks is filled with unique challenges and opportunities. Amidst the pressures of education, career decisions, and personal relationships, young adults often find themselves navigating…
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February 12, 2024
Mindfulness for Kids: Using Mindful Practices to Build Resilience Mindfulnessengage treatmentmental health

Mindfulness for Kids: Using Mindful Practices to Build Resilience

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” Resilient children can bounce back from challenges,…
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February 8, 2024

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