When adults engaged in high-conflict educational or domestic-relations disputes disagree on a child's placement, the immediate collateral damage is almost always borne by the child. For neurodivergent children: including those on the autism spectrum, individuals with ADHD, or children processing …
Children, Teens & Families
Beyond the Toy Box: Why Immersive Play Therapy with Dale Gillman is a Game Changer
In the field of pediatric mental health, the tools used to reach a child are as critical as the clinical expertise behind them. For decades, traditional play therapy has served as the gold standard for helping children express emotions that they cannot yet put into words. However, as our …
Why Dave Glick’s Special Education + MSW Training Makes Him Exceptional at Parent Training for Kids with Anxiety and Problem Behavior
Parent training is most effective when it’s practical, compassionate, and built on a deep understanding of both how a child learns and how families cope. That’s exactly where Dave Glick’s background shines. With formal training in special education and a Master of Social Work (MSW), Dave brings a …
Playful Strength: How Dale Brings Rough-and-Tumble Play Therapy to Life at Triad Psych
Rough-and-tumble play — the full-bodied wrestling, chasing, tickling, and play-fighting that children do when they’re learning how to be big and feel safe — is not chaotic or dangerous when it’s done well. At Triad Psych, Dale uses this joyful, physical form of play as an intentional therapeutic …
Supporting Children Through Divorce: How Triad Psych Helps Families Heal
Divorce can be one of the most challenging transitions a family faces. While parents navigate the emotional and logistical shifts, children often experience confusion, sadness, guilt and significant trauma that they may not know how to express. At Triad Psych, we believe that with the right support …
Parenting a Special Needs/Neurodivergent Child Is Not a Popularity Contest
“You can’t have popularity without mediocracy”-Oscar Wilde Parenting a child with special needs or who is neurodivergent is often misunderstood. Too many parents find themselves caught between judgmental glances at the grocery store, unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives, and the …
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance and How Therapy Can Help
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within the autism spectrum characterized by extreme avoidance of everyday demands and expectations, driven not by defiance but by intense anxiety and a need for control. As well as a neurological disposition making transitioning from one task to …
Adolescent Therapy at Triad Psych
Adolescence is a transformative period marked by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. For many young people, these changes can lead to challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity struggles, or difficulties in relationships. In my training to become a psychotherapist, my …