Mary Korpi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Syosset, New York. Throughout her career she has engaged in hands-on support and education of people with special needs and their families. She currently enjoys assisting students with special needs as they transition from school to post-secondary ......
Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity, and Put-Downs
Did you know that there are kids out there who don't even want to get out of bed because they know what going to school means for them: being teased and taunted; being excluded and rejected; sometimes it can even mean that you just can't hang in there any longer, so you give up and take your own life. This book is suitable for ages 10+.
When Jan Campito first entered the world of special needs, she trusted the experts to tell her what was wrong, and how to proceed to help her children. Here she was, an articulate, well-educated person, usually confident in navigating whatever situations were required, and yet she became passive and trusting when it came to assuming people would ......
Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a ......
Childhood defiance is the most common complaint of parents seeking professional help for their children. This DVD sheds light on an approach to behavior management. It provides a picture of: specific steps that can improve the parent-child relationship; why interactions with kids are a "two-way street"; and more.
Aims to make parents aware of the kinds of experiences that cause children to become unhappy. This work helps parents protect their sons and daughters from entering a state of unhappiness that places them at risk for becoming depressed and possibly developing into depressed adults.
Illustrates the different forms that childhood anxiety can take and offers practical solutions specific to each. This book emphasizes strategies for preventing episodes before they begin, demonstrates how to intervene when one is in progress, and offers tips on how to keep anxiety from worsening as a child matures.
Is your child ready for their first year of school? Settling Your Child in School: A Parent's Guide is a comprehensive guide to help your child cross the gap between pre-school and school. Learn what schools expect of children so your child can enjoy their first school experience.
