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Accepting Your Child Just the Way They Are
June is typically a happy month for most of us—a time of year where all sorts of celebratory milestones are enjoyed. Our kids are out for...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


Nurturing Healthy Boundaries: Overcoming the Inability to Say "No"
I. Introduction - Some individuals derive their sense of self from constantly doing things for others. - People-pleasing and caretaking...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


Why is saying “No” Difficult and Why Does it Make Us Feel Guilty?
Some of us may derive our sense of self by doing things for others. When this becomes extreme and we cannot say “no” for fear of not...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


What to do if your child is being bullied
The pain and anguish regarding the recent suicide of the 14-year-old in Ocean County has left us speechless, scared, overwhelmed,...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


WHEN YOUR COLLEGE FRESHMAN WANTS TO COME HOME
Do you have a college student who is asking to come home from college already? Are they telling you that they do not get along with...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


Suicide Prevention and Pain Awareness Month
September is suicide prevention and pain awareness month. Both are very much related. Patients with chronic pain are vulnerable to...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


Are You Concerned About Your Child's Anger?
Most kids get angry at times. Anger is a natural reaction when life seems difficult or unfair, or when a child is frustrated about things...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC


Teach Children to Manage Their Inner World
I genuinely believe that we have stacked the odds against our youth. Bold statement, I know. Whether it's stressors from a "post-COVID"...
Christina H. Chororos
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