Search Topics In Our Extensive Blog Postings By Category

Kelly-Johnston Counseling Blog

Click on the image to see all of our blog’s in the category of the image.

Children’s Counseling

Marriage/Couples Counseling

Fears And Phobias

Blogs Listed In Chronological Order

Children Counseling Paul Johnston Children Counseling Paul Johnston

Myths and Facts About ODD Behavioral Disorder

Before diving into the myths, what does odd stand for? It stands for oppositional defiant disorder. Many people find themselves asking, "what is odd?" and "what does odd mean?" Simply put, it is a childhood behavioral problem characterized by a persistent pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and angry behavior toward authority figures. Worried parents sometimes ask, "what is odd disease?"—but it’s important to clarify that it is a mental health and behavioral disorder, not a physical disease.

Read More
Children Counseling Jaye Kelly-Johnston Children Counseling Jaye Kelly-Johnston

Effects of Parental Conflict on Children

Parental conflict is common, but when conflicts are frequent, intense, or unmanaged they can harm child emotional health and family stability. This guide explains the effects of parental conflict on kids, how to recognize the early warning signs, and what parents, caregivers, teachers, and clinicians can do to reduce harm and support recovery.

Read More