By Shey Cunha|2025-03-24T14:05:41+00:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): A Transformative Approach for Children with Neurodivergence and Trauma Backgrounds Parenting a child with ADHD, autism, or a history of trauma comes with unique challenges. Emotional outbursts, difficulty following instructions, struggles with social connections, and sensory sensitivities can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to
The Power of Understanding
By Shey Cunha|2025-03-24T14:00:27+00:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Power of Understanding
Using Play at Home as an Intervention for Behavior
By Shey Cunha|2025-03-24T13:45:28+00:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Children's Psychology|Comments Off on Using Play at Home as an Intervention for Behavior
Play with Purpose: How Intentional Play Strengthens Parent-Child Bonds and Reduces Behavioral Challenges In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for parents to feel overwhelmed by their child’s behaviors. Tantrums, defiance, or difficulty focusing. Many turn to discipline strategies or structured routines to manage these behaviors, but one of the most effective (and
“WHY SO MANY TOYS?” The power of play in therapeutic assessments
By Jasmine|2025-03-03T18:39:05+00:00February 28th, 2025|Categories: Children's Psychology, Psychology|Comments Off on “WHY SO MANY TOYS?” The power of play in therapeutic assessments
“WHY SO MANY TOYS?” The power of play in therapeutic assessments By: Sheytophia Cunha, PsyD, NCSP, ABSNP, SB-RPT™ When young children walk into my assessment room, their eyes often light up at the sight of the toys. They look for the small intricacies in the miniatures or the large imaginary components
What to Expect at Your Child’s First IEP Meeting
By Shey Cunha|2025-01-08T19:58:49+00:00January 8th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on What to Expect at Your Child’s First IEP Meeting
What to Expect at Your Child's First IEP Meeting: A Guide for Parents Under Florida Law and IDEA 2004 As a parent, attending your child's first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting can feel overwhelming. Understanding the process and knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared and confident. Here’s a
How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Mental Health Heading Back-to-School
By Shey Cunha|2025-01-08T19:57:43+00:00January 8th, 2025|Categories: Children's Psychology|Comments Off on How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Mental Health Heading Back-to-School
The start of a new school year brings a mix of feelings for kids and parents alike—excitement, nervousness, and uncertainty are all normal. As families prepare for this transition, you, as parents, play a key role in shaping your child’s attitude toward school and helping them feel supported and confident. Below
