Mary Ellen Lemieux, JD, LCSW

01/14/2024

Worth reading.

"It's about validation....we forget that our kids are not us."

03/19/2023

Your #1 goal as a parent is to mange the relationship, not the behavior.

Acts such as limiting screen time can be helpful but can also pull focus from the most important part of parenting: learning to relate to your child.

03/06/2023

Hi All, check out Connor DeWolfe. He nails the ADHD experience in a way that every parent should understand!

02/22/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064839304616/posts/570205008484138/?

Interested in advocating for the residential treatment world? Then join us in this year’s Advocacy Day in Washington, DC! Mark your calendars for May 17th, 2023 and register below!

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12/30/2022

We all can use help making friends.

These gems can help you reinforce bonds with friends, family and romantic partners.

12/30/2022

An excellent read. It’s all about the repair after conflict.

“I spent years as a couples therapist, and the success of any relationship comes down to:”

12/19/2022

ADHD in women: Symptoms develop in childhood, but the signs are often missed

A national shortage of the drug Adderall has spotlighted a spike in demand for medications that treat the disorder, especially among women.

12/05/2022

Ways to make friends. In the old days, it seemed like everyone had a circle of friends to draw on. Now, not so much. If you are looking for connection, Meetup is a great place to start, including their online discussion groups.

The global pandemic ushered in an epidemic of loneliness. Here are some simple, straightforward ways to overcome it by making friends.

07/08/2022

https://www.purelifeadventure.com/blog/parenting-a-struggling-young-adult-resource-for-parents/?fs=e&s=cl

If you are parenting a struggling young adult, we can help. Your young adult may be suffering from depression, which can impact their ability to move forward. Here are nine signs of depression in young adults and what you need to look for.