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Meers Inc. is proud to announce its' recent addition of services specifically
directed toward children, adolescents, and young adults. The need for
specific services for children continues to grow as our society is confronted
with the challenges of different and unique family structures.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
- ADD/ADHD Evalutions
- Childhood developmental
disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Eating disorders
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- Obsessions and
compulsions
- Posttraumatic
stress disorder
- Improving family
relations
- Separation and
divorce issues—helping children cope
SERVICES:
- ADD/ADHD Assessment
- ADD/ADHD Coaching for Children and Adults
- Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Family Counseling
- Therapy Groups for Children
- Adolescent Therapy Groups—addressing self-esteem, body image, and
socialization issues.
- Parenting Classes—providing effective tools for positive parenting
- Educational and Informational Presentations to Schools, Parents, and
Other Community Organizations
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION NOW OFFERED FOR CHILDREN & ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADD / ADHD)
- Experts on ADD/ADHD say it afflicts as many as 3.5 million youngsters, or up to 5% of those under 18.
- It is two to three times as likely to be diagnosed in boys as in girls.
- Although boys are most commonly identified, girls represent a significant percentage of those diagnosed with ADD.
- It is conservatively estimated that two to nine million adults may have ADD/ADHD and the majority of these individuals are not identified, assisted, or treated...ADD/ADHD symptoms in adults can impact their functioning in interpersonal relationships, employment, family life, and activities of daily living.
Should you or someone you know have questions about ADD/ADHD, please contact our office.
Read
New Articles About Children & Families:
- Supporting Your Teen through Difficult Break Ups (and Make Ups) - Kathryn H. Leugers, Psy.D., M.B.A.
- Understanding Childhood Anxiety – When to Relax and When to Get Help - Kathryn H. Leugers, Psy.D., M.B.A.
- Mindfulness: Are You Creating Doubt? - D. Jerome Meers, Ph.D.
- Importance of Play - Sandra M. McBee-Strayer, Ph.D.
- Avoiding Problem Childhood Behaviors - Timothy Rheinscheld, Ph.D.
- Is It AD/HD? - By
Janice L. Peterson, Ph.D.
- How to Nurture a Healthy and Happy Family Life - By
Kathryn H. Leugers, Psy.D., M.B.A.
- Is Your Daughter a "Mean Girl" - By By Laura R. Meers, Ph.D.
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