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By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. Thanksgiving is coming quickly and the winter holidays are just around the corner. The holidays are a time of great joy but sometimes, they can also be a time of anxiety and sadness. Oftentimes, we feel alone, and we miss loved ones. While holidays are not […]

Giving Thanks Makes Us Happier

November 11, 2022 in Blog / Gratitude / Happiness by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. As parents, one of our most important jobs is to work ourselves out of a job. And a big part of that often involves encouraging our children towards more independence in solving their own problems. Problem-solving is often not easy. Impulsivity, a strong tendency to […]

Encouraging Children to Solve Their Own Problems

June 18, 2022 in Blog / Problem-Solving by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. For Samantha to study, her notebook must be exactly aligned with the edge of the desk. She must line up all books on her desk in height order. Her pens and pencils must be lying down next to one another, and they must be aligned […]

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Responds Well to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

February 13, 2022 in Anxiety / Blog / OCD by Lourdes Valdes