Trauma - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Trauma refers to an injury or a wound. When you experience a physical trauma, your body will do its best to heal the wound - and it is...
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Cynthia Yoo
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Depression - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is depression? Depression is different from feelings of sadness. Major Depressive Disorder is a mood disorder that causes...
Cynthia Yoo
Dec 15, 20225 min read
Effective Strategies to Support Your Child with Executive-Functioning Challenges
Children who struggle with executive functioning have difficulty managing their emotions, resisting their impulses, and keeping necessary...
Cynthia Yoo
Dec 12, 20228 min read
Effective Strategies to Support Your Child with Self-Regulation Challenges
When children consistently fail to meet our expectations, it is tempting to label them as oppositional, defiant, manipulative, and/or...
Cynthia Yoo
Dec 9, 20223 min read
Self-Regulation & Executive Functioning - Definition, Meaning, and Skills
Children who can self-regulate (calm when upset) are more able to learn and implement executive functioning skills (planning and decision...
Cynthia Yoo
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Learning Disabilities - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada is a non-profit organization that strives to build awareness, education, and advocacy for...
Cynthia Yoo
Nov 18, 20223 min read
ADHD - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder (also called a "neurodevelopmental disorder") that impacts up...
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