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Body Image Issues for Teenage Boys and Girls

Many adults and teenagers are currently concerned about their weight and how their bodies look due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.  For almost two years adults and teenagers were confined to their homes.  Furthermore, as things started to open up, gyms were the last places authorized to open.  This resulted in many adults and teenagers not […]

It’s Time To Anchor Yourself With Creativity

In, Courage Isn’t a Buzzword, It’s a Daily Practice, we delved into three types of courage: Telling, Trying, and Trusting. In the spirit of change that comes with the fall season, we spoke with Rakshanda – A South Asian Art Therapist living in Canada, who graciously shared her story of courage that helped her move through times […]

Facts about Middle School in 2022

Rubino Counseling Services

The school year is beginning and many parents are focused on their children’s transition into High School, College or Kindergarten.  However, there is another important transition for children, Middle School.  This is a major transition for pre-adolescents. As a psychotherapist who works with adolescents, I am very familiar with what is happening on High School […]

Could My ChiLd have ADHD?

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Schools are starting to resume, however, many children are still experiencing issues due to the pandemic and remote learning.  Children and teenagers reporting anxiety and depression have increased significantly since remote learning.  Additionally, many students are still experiencing difficulties adjusting to their school schedules now that they are going to the school site versus logging […]