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Teens and Smartphones
23 April 2015
By Quinton Ellis
Hey. Remember that societal conversation we never had about whether kids should be given that exact same technology as their parents simply because they all want it? Well, we really ought to revisit that discussion again for the first time.
The first IPhone was released in June of 2007. I remind you of this in o...
“Prevention is Key: Let’s Start with the Man in The Mirror.”
01 April 2015
By Chad McCoy, M.A.
Just like in any disease or illness: Early Prevention is key. From cancer to depression, the earlier problems are identified, the more adept we can be in treating and addressing these problems. Depression i...
What is the “right” way to parent?
09 March 2015
By Amanda Percival, M.A., LPC Candidate
Parenting can be a controversial topic. What is the “right” way to parent? Haven’t we all been quick to judge another parent at the supermarket or restaurant whose child is not behaving appropriately according to our standards? I know I have, especially before ...
Marijuana Is Still Illegal in OK
11 February 2015
By Darcy McConnell, LADC, LPC
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have laws legalizing marijuana in some form or another. Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington have legaliz...
Kids and Entitlement
21 January 2015
Teen: “My sadness is infinite and beyond your understanding.”
Parent: “Uhhh…okay.”
Teen: “Also, I need mone...
The Rush to Normalcy
01 January 2015
By Chad McCoy, M.A.
It’s an odd thing, ya know? The first 18 or so years of our lives we do nothing but grow and, hopefully, achieve until the day we graduate high school. Even then many of us spend much more time achieving through college to land that job that we will inevitably spend the rest of ...
State of the (Marital) Union
16 December 2014
By Belinda Crosier, LPC, LADC, Edmond Family Counseling
5 Tips to Have a Healthier Marriage in 2015
It’s easy to get so busy & preoccupied with daily life, not to mention the holidays, that we slip into patterns of behavior that can cause distance & discord between ourselves and the one we committed to “til death do ...
Positive Reinforcement
02 December 2014
Grandparents as Parents
30 September 2014
By Belinda Crosier, LPC, LADC
Over 8% of Oklahoma children are being provided some level of care by their grandparents. For many, the “golden years” become just another cycle of childrearing. The number of grandparents who provide primary care for their grandchildren is growing for a variety of reasons; parental de...
Parenting through Divorce
10 September 2014
By John Goetz, LPC
If you are a legal adult, a person who has attained the age of majority and is therefore regarded as independent, self-sufficient and responsible, you will immediately recognize my following statement to be true: life is hard.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Z...
GirlStrong
20 August 2014
By Darcy McConnell, LPC, LADC
Have you heard about GirlStrong at Edmond Family Counseling? It is starting September 9th and is a popular program for girls ages 12-16. You may enroll by phone at 405-341-3554. Cost is $150 for the 6 week group. Below is one of the facilitators, Darcy McConnell, LPC, LADC perspective on the group and the...Back to School Detox for Teens
30 July 2014
By Quinton Ellis, LPC
It’s already begun for many of Edmond’s teenagers. The impatience. The terrible, burning desire to get back into a classroom. To know what it feels like to learn
20 July 2014 By Chad McCoy, M.A.I’ll go to the gym...
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Contestant No. 18, Come on Down -The Price of Your Choices
20 July 2014
By John Goetz, LPC
Some of you immediately recognize the announcer’s call from the game show “The Price is Right”. This is a game show where lucky contestants are given an opportunity to win “fabulous gifts and prizes” based on the choices they make. The contestant might start by winning $200 and is then gi...Why Generation Y Yuppies Are Unhappy
06 May 2014
It’s funny because it’s true. I tend to enjoy anything that effectively challenges the increasing narcissism we see around us, including my own. This article is a pretty accurate description of me at a younger age. It’s made a lot of other people angry, which confirms my suspicion that self-absorption is inversely correlated wi...
Smartphones: Toy or Tool for Kids
19 April 2014
By Sheila Stinnett, LPC
Do you consider your child’s smartphone or mobile device a toy or a tool? With advances in technology a phone in the hand of a child is not just a hand held video gaming system. It is a functional computer just as powerful as the desk top computer setting in the corner of your home. This power reminds me...Be Ahead of the Curve Teens and Summer Jobs
01 April 2014
By Quinton Ellis, M.S., LPC
Summer is fast approaching and everyone I know seems just thrilled about that. And even though our suspiciously artic winter was, I’ll admit, a tad uncomfortable, I do not share their enthusiasm. Summer is, in fact, the winter of my personal discontent. In this, I am not alone, as many of the parents of t...The Era of Technology: The Case for Digital Dementia
15 January 2014
By Chad McCoy
Technology: The necessary evil; sometimes. It is almost impossible to go throughout your day without relying or using technology. Let me rephrase that: It is impossible. At least 10 times a day I find myself checking my fancy, spancy iPhone for one reason or another; unless I’m at work. I never check it at work, bos...
Affluenza
09 January 2014
By Quinton Ellis M.S.,L.P.C.
By the time these words come in contact with your eyes, you likely will have heard about “Affluenza”. For those who haven’t, and thereby still possess the portion of sanity now lost to the rest of us, allow me to ruin your day. Back in June a 16-year-old in Texas, fortified with stol...
Congratulations! Your Child's Mediocre!
26 November 2013
By Chad McCoy, Staff Therapist
Ever been stuck in traffic, the kind where every driver is an idiot and can be blamed for you being late? Well, I found myself in such a jam the other day.
As I scoured the sea of vanity license plates and various bumper stickers, I came across one that left me a bit dumbfounded. Right before m...
