childhood Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/childhood/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:22:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png childhood Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/childhood/ 32 32 Launching into Adult Life: The Transition from Child to Adolescent https://heatherhayes.com/the-transition-from-child-to-adolescent/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5730 Light precedes every transition. Whether at the end of a tunnel, through a crack in the door or the flash of an idea, it is always there, heralding a new beginning. – Theresa Tsalaky Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development. This transition from childhood to adulthood is a profound and intricate […]

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]]> Understanding Attachment Theory https://heatherhayes.com/understanding-attachment-theory/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5207 “We do as we have been done by.” ― John Bowlby The term attachment refers to a particular emotional connection that involves an interchange of care and comfort. Attachment Theory focuses on relationships, especially those that are long-term, between people who have a special bond, such as parent and child and romantic partners. The central […]

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]]> Abused Children, Traumatized Adults https://heatherhayes.com/abused-children-traumatized-adults/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4988 Understanding how the prevalence of child abuse worldwide is shaping adult trauma Child abuse is a horribly painful subject to speak or even think about. For most parents, the idea of subjecting a child to violence, maltreatment, or neglect is unthinkable. Even adults who do not have children find this notion deeply upsetting, even frightening. […]

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]]> “Do as I Say, Not as I Do” https://heatherhayes.com/do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do/ Wed, 04 May 2022 13:49:18 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4887 The surprising ways our mothers shape our coping strategies The first Sunday in May is Mother’s Day, a day created with the intent of spending time with our mothers and appreciating all that they have done for us. For those of us who are lucky enough to have good relationships with our mothers, spending the […]

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]]> Does Childhood OCD Disappear? https://heatherhayes.com/does-childhood-ocd-disappear/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4839 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects people of every age. Those who develop it young may have heard that it will get easier and may even go away completely when they get older. But is there any truth to this claim? Identifying OCD in Children Between 0.25% and 4% of children […]

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]]> How to Cope With Family During the Holidays https://heatherhayes.com/how-to-cope-with-family-during-the-holidays/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4723 The festive season is the time when many people return to their childhood homes to spend quality time with their families. Although this sounds fun in theory, it can be an incredibly stressful and exhausting time if past issues or arguments arise. Returning home from living alone or with a family of your own can […]

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]]> Signs of Social Anxiety in Children https://heatherhayes.com/signs-of-social-anxiety-in-children/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:57:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4699 Social anxiety involves feelings of intense panic or fear during social interactions with others. It is one of the most common mental health disorders, with approximately 15 million Americans suffering from it.[1] The fear experienced is disproportionate to the situations and can significantly impact someone’s wellbeing and enjoyment of life.  The average age for social […]

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