Fall 2019 Newsletter
The Price of Play: Youth Sports in America Tony Tramelli, M.A., L.P.C. The culture of youth sports in America has changed dramatically over the past decade. Not too long ago, youth sports were, [...]
Parent Presentations Available from West County Psychological Associates
In today’s world, parents face concerns and decisions that previous generations of parents never faced. Our culture exposes children, from a young age, to material and worries that aren’t [...]
Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health Over Summer Break
By Lynette Dixon, PhD, LPC, NCC, CRAADC Summer is a time of year that students have looked forward to for as long as school attendance has been the norm in the United States. Songs such as [...]
How to Help Children Through the Anniversary of a Loved One’s Death
The loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging life events to process, especially for children. Facing anniversary dates of the death of a loved one can cause complex emotions to [...]
Ordinary Children
Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of children. As a teacher and then a high school counselor, my expectation was that all children under my watch would do well. This began a life-long [...]
Understanding Teen Cutting and Self-Harm
Discovering your child or student has been cutting or engaging in any kind of self-injurious behavior can be both baffling and disturbing. While this behavior has been glorified by many [...]
Marijuana’s Effects on Learning and the Brain
Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the United States, and it is the most frequently identified drug seized in the St. Louis Metro area. The growing belief that marijuana is a safe [...]
Eating and Exercise in Young Athletes: When Does Training become Disordered?
Today’s young athletes, particularly those of high school age, are unlike the competitors of younger generations. These millennials have been raised in competitive sports environments (many [...]
A Parent’s Call to Action: 10 Reasons Not to Avoid Evaluation and Treatment For Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Problem
A Parent’s Call to Action: 10 Reasons Not to Avoid Evaluation and Treatment For Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Problem Amy V. Maus, MSW, LCSW Evaluation might show [...]
Navigating New Year’s Resolutions & Eating Disorder Recovery
Navigating New Year’s Resolutions & Eating Disorder Recovery Becky Pike, MSW, LCSW For many, the new year represents a chance to start anew, to leave behind unwanted memories and trials [...]