Piedmont Psychological Services

04/21/2021

This breif text/guide is a project I have been working on for a number of years as a child psychologist. It has seemed to help children, adolescents, and adults structure their work day and improve their work habits over time. I hope it can be helpful to you and your family.

Lynn C. Blackwood, Jr., Ph.D.

The 8 Keys to Work Success

04/06/2020

In response to covid-19 we are offering our counseling services online through a HIPAA compliant, easy-to-use platform! We are here to support you and your families during this challenging time.
Call us at 434-315-8813

04/06/2018

Piedmont Psychological Services is a full-service outpatient psychological practice in Farmville. We provide Comprehensive Psychological testing including ADHD and learning disorders. We also provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with depression anxiety, trauma, and grief. We work with all local schools and colleges as well as all Pediatric and Family Practice providers. We accept most insurances and offer competitive self pay rates.

10/03/2013

To celebrate ADHD Awareness Month, here is the story of one student who as overcome challenges presented by ADHD. Together we can reduce the stigma of ADHD and raise awareness!

A Student's Journey with ADHD by Keath Low, MA

10/01/2013

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Watch this video to see what the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition has planned for this month - then check out the website at www.adhdawarenessmonth.org to see how you can help spread the word and become an ADHD activist!

http://www.digcoaching.com. Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach and host of Attention Talk Video which is part of the Attention Talk Network, http://www.attentionta...

09/24/2013

Check out the American Psychological Association's new podcast series "Speaking of Psychology"....

Subscribe to the series via iTunes at http://on.apa.org/1b2aT9p
or listen to this episode and more at http://on.apa.org/1b29TCa.

Our new podcast series, “Speaking of Psychology,” debuts with an episode on teaching social skills to autistic teens.

Subscribe to the series via iTunes at http://on.apa.org/1b2aT9p or listen to this episode and more at http://on.apa.org/1b29TCa.

09/13/2013

Are you an active listener?

As we begin to wrap up National Su***de Prevention Week, check out this link provided by National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' ... it gives several pointers on how to become more supportive of others by not just hearing what they say, but ACTIVELY listening to them.

How to become an active listener

09/10/2013

THIS WEEK is National Su***de Prevention Week - Check out this blog post by the To Write Love On Her Arms organization about challenging the stigma associated with mental health issues. http://twloha.com/blog/challenging-stigma

If TWLOHA were to update a status for this week, it would read that we feel “hopeful.” Much preparation has gone into 2013’s National Su***de Prevention Week, as it is a unique opportunity to address a topic so often neglected in our world. This week never ceases to be something beautiful, as we hav...

08/14/2013

It's that time of year again... BACK TO SCHOOL time! Some of our area schools have already started, and some will resume within the next few weeks. As your child heads back to school, take time to think about which extracurricular activities may work best for them! This article from the Child Mind Institute highlights some questions you should consider when making these decisions.

Extracurriculars: helping kids choose a healthy, and not too stressful, set of activities that work for them--not just for you