Crossroads Family Counseling Center LLC,
3611-C Chainbridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
703-380-9045
OCTOBER BLOG, 2012
Autumn is a time of change.
Nature changes around us, while our routines change as well with the
shorter days, and the transition back to school, extracurricular activities,
and the upcoming holidays. It is a
beautiful time of year.
But change can be hard, especially for children, who don’t always
like the changes in weather and routine that fall brings. Shorter days and the time change can disrupt
children’s sleep patterns. Some children dislike adding additional layers and warmer
clothes. Those with sensory issues may
have opposition to long pants, socks, and heavy shoes. This can create power struggles and tears during
the morning rush to get out the door. Some children struggle in adjusting to a new school, class, babysitter,
teacher, or have trouble facing holidays if things are not the same as they
were last year.
Crossroads Family Counseling Center, LLC is a place that understands about change and transition. We’re actually going through changes ourselves. We have a new website with more information about our practice. Check it out at: www.crossroadsfamilycounselingcenter.com.
We also have two new team members: Darah Curran, LCSW and
Denise Booth, LCSW. Darah has experience with working with medically challenged
children and their families, as well as with grief and loss issues. Her
warmth and guidance to families and children creates a sense of calmness when
anxiety and stress are high. Denise has a background working with
troubled adolescents. Her strength and confidence help parents and teens
succeed with communication issues, rules at home and school, and managing the
challenges of being a teenager in today’s world.
All Crossroads Family counselors can offer your family and
children support as needed during this season. We specialize in working
with children, adolescents and families.
We are trained play therapists and use play as a way to create
change.
Even
though change can be hard change can create new opportunities. Your life does not get
better by chance, it gets better by change.” –Jim Rohn
We hope that the beautiful Fall weather and change in the colors around you gives you time to enjoy this transition and spend some time outdoors with your children and family.
PLAY ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH: Check out this article about Autumn-sensory Play. http://play-activities.com/autumnal-sensory-play. It focuses on ideas for touchy-feely, smelly, noisy, visual and tasty autumn activities.
We hope that the beautiful Fall weather and change in the colors around you gives you time to enjoy this transition and spend some time outdoors with your children and family.
PLAY ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH: Check out this article about Autumn-sensory Play. http://play-activities.com/autumnal-sensory-play. It focuses on ideas for touchy-feely, smelly, noisy, visual and tasty autumn activities.
