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COVID has certainly shaken up our lives in many ways, over the last few years. It has forced us to be more cautious and aware of virus transmission. It has introduced masking and social distancing, and has led people to be more mindful of how they respon ...
Welcome Summer
Welcome Summer! Bring on the warm weather and a greater chance to spend more time outside. We have many things to be grateful for at Bird & Associates Psychological Services! First off, we would like to shout out congratulations to our Full Tim ...
How to Support Your Neurodiverse Child
Did you know that 1 in 6 children between the ages of 3 and 17 are considered neurodiverse? That equals about 17% of children in that age group. Over the past several years, doctors have been diagnosing more and more children as neurod ...
How to Prevent Burnout as a Result of Perfectionism
Being a perfectionist sounds great until you realize the problems that come with that title. Perfectionism doesn't lead to being perfect. It leads to a downward spiral that greatly affects your entire life. It can affect your relationships with your frie ...
How to Find the Ideal Child Psychologist
There are hundreds of child psychologists in the United States. So how do you choose the right one for your child? Choosing the right child psychologist could make or break your child's bright future. This puts a lot of pressure on you to make th ...
A Look at Non-Restorative Sleep’s Implications on Mental Health
When we fail to reach restorative sleep, there can be many different implications. It's no secret that poor sleep quality can take a massive toll on our mental health, but exactly how is the question. If you find yourself tossing and turning ...
5 Signs Your Child May Benefit From a Psychological Assessment
Some of the most common mental disorders that children may face are anxiety, ADHD, and behavior disorders. Sadly, the number of diagnoses for depression or anxiety in children has been increasing over time. As a parent, sometimes it can be difficult t ...
Learning to Cope: The Stages of Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Have you lost a loved one? Are you struggling to cope with the swell of emotions? Grief is a perfectly natural step on the road to healing, and you need to know how to deal with it effectively. Grief typically moves through six stages, and under ...
How to Help a Child With ADHD in School Succeed Through Therapy
Has your child always had a hard time concentrating in school? Are they finding it more and more difficult to sit at a desk and learn, especially when they're disinterested in the subject? If so, then you should learn how to help a child with ADHD in sch ...
How to Overcome Mask Anxiety – COVID-19
You probably know that wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic helps to protect others’ health and your own health. You want to do your part to keep everyone safer, but still feel anxious about the idea of wearing a mask. If you’ve already tried maski ...