We still have some final touches to do on the new office, but we are up and running. We are now behind the Saint Lucie West Publix, just around the corner from our old location.

I’m excited to announce a number of upcoming changes for my practice as a part of an effort to grow and increase services available to the local community.

The term “narcissist” comes from the Greek myth of Narkissos, who fell in love with a reflection of himself and was cursed by nymphs for his self-absorption. Thus, a narcissist is one who appears to love themselves beyond all others.

In July, I wrote a piece on attention getting children. Another type of child which can cause parental fits is the child who has the goal of engaging in and winning power struggles.

I hear the questions often… “Why do all men cheat? Why are all women selfish? Why are all men immature?”

Many parenting books, parenting experts, and even teachers will encourage a parent to reward wanted behavior and punish negative behavior. But what do you do if you tried taking away everything or offering great rewards and your child still isn’t motivated do what you require of them?