Adam J Holstein, PD, LP, Behavior Management Consultant

12/03/2025

What Integrated Therapy Looks Like for Kids

A Blended Approach Parents often hear the phrase “integrated therapy” and wonder what it actually means. Most kids do not fit into one single method. Some need emotional support. Some need structure. Many need both at the same time. Integrated therapy brings together different approaches so that a child’s needs are better met....

Parents often hear the phrase “integrated therapy” and wonder what it actually means. Most kids do not fit into one single method. Some need emotional support. Some need structure. Many need both at the same time. Integrated therapy brings together different approaches so that a child’s needs ...

12/03/2025

Understanding Sensory Reactions in Kids

When Everyday Things Feel Too Big Some children react strongly to things that barely register for adults. A crowded room. The sound of a blender. A tag in a shirt. Even bright lights. Long Island parents often tell me they do not realize these moments are sensory reactions at first. They just see a child who suddenly cannot handle the situation, and they are not sure why....

Some children react strongly to things that barely register for adults. A crowded room. The sound of a blender. A tag in a shirt. Even bright lights. Long Island parents often tell me they do not realize these moments are sensory reactions at first. They just see a child who suddenly cannot handle t...

12/03/2025

Understanding Sudden Behavior Changes in Kids

When a Child Suddenly Feels Off Every parent has a moment when something just feels off with their kid. Maybe your child reacts in a way you have not seen before, or perhaps a small problem turns into a huge one. This may happen over a week or in a single afternoon. And you are typically left wondering, “Where did this come from?”...

Every parent has a moment when something just feels off with their kid. Maybe your child reacts in a way you have not seen before, or perhaps a small problem turns into a huge one. This may happen over a week or in a single afternoon. And you are typically left wondering, “Where did this come from...

12/03/2025

When Your Child Withdraws: A Long Island Parent Guide

Noticing the Quiet Moments Most parents expect outbursts, big emotions, and loud frustration. Withdrawal feels different. It can be quiet, almost too quiet, and that is why it catches parents off guard. A child who once filled the room with stories suddenly keeps to themselves. A kid who played outside every afternoon now stays in their room. Even small changes, like shorter answers or avoiding eye contact, can leave families wondering what is going on....

Most parents expect outbursts, big emotions, and loud frustration. Withdrawal feels different. It can be quiet, almost too quiet, and that is why it catches parents off guard. A child who once filled the room with stories suddenly keeps to themselves. A kid who played outside every afternoon now sta...

10/31/2025

Wait—Aren’t They the Same Thing? A lot of parents assume psychotherapy and behavioral therapy are just two names for the same service. They’re not. They overlap, sure, but the way they work with kids feels very different....

A lot of parents assume psychotherapy and behavioral therapy are just two names for the same service. They’re not. They overlap, sure, but the way they work with kids feels very different.

10/31/2025

It Feels Like a Lot at First Most parents don’t expect to find themselves here. Maybe a teacher raised a concern. Perhaps you noticed your child struggling in ways others didn’t. Either way, it can feel like someone just dropped a mountain in front of you. Where do you even start? That question alone can feel heavier than the answers....

Most parents don’t expect to find themselves here. Maybe a teacher raised a concern. Perhaps you noticed your child struggling in ways others didn’t. Either way, it can feel like someone just dropped a mountain in front of you. Where do you even start? That question alone can feel heavier than t...

10/31/2025

The Everyday Struggle You know those mornings when everything unravels before 8 a.m.? Shoes go flying, someone’s crying on the floor, and you’re already late. Most parents and teachers I talk to know that scene all too well. Acting out feels like chaos in the moment—but usually, it’s a clue....

You know those mornings when everything unravels before 8 a.m.? Shoes go flying, someone’s crying on the floor, and you’re already late. Most parents and teachers I talk to know that scene all too well. Acting out feels like chaos in the moment—but usually, it’s a clue.

10/28/2025

The Reality of Tough Days Every parent and teacher has had that day. The kind where a toddler refuses to leave the house, or a preschooler screams through circle time, or a caregiver feels their whole classroom teetering because one child is having a really rough morning. Those moments pile up. And if you’re honest, they don’t always just “pass with time.”...

Every parent and teacher has had that day. The kind where a toddler refuses to leave the house, or a preschooler screams through circle time, or a caregiver feels their whole classroom teetering because one child is having a really rough morning. Those moments pile up. And if you’re honest, they d...

11/28/2022

988 is a new phone number that recently went live to help people get help in a mental health crisis. Similar to 911, this line is dedicated for anyone in need of mental health assistance of any kind. Its 988.
May I please get 2 friends or family members to copy and re-post? I am trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.
call 988

05/02/2021

The impact of COVID on the brain. http://thisisyourbrainpodcast.com/heidi-bender-lish-ndhlovu-covid-on-the-brain/?fbclid=IwAR1PQJUjeZMXat-krEHQqwUQxaYyTBiuQTwSIbDZLCzQjdfS8y4a1ViYZ_w

01/16/2020

The article "Therapy Wars: The Revenge of Freud", written by Oliver Burkeman and published in The Guardian, is a brief review of “battle” between psychoanalytic therapy, developed by Freud and cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT. While CBT has been dominant for many years the success of CBT is being reconsidered in light of recent studies. These studies reflect that the short term and apparent gains made using CBT are not sustained over time. [ 587 more words ]

The article “Therapy Wars: The Revenge of Freud”, written by Oliver Burkeman and published in The Guardian, is a brief review of “battle” between psychoanalytic therapy, developed by Fr…

05/01/2019

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