Category Archives: ODD

First of two foster family open houses today

We are excited to be hosting today, the first of two open houses for foster families. These events are open to not only foster families, but birth parents and professionals working with foster families. We are eager to share the … Continue reading

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Great little piece about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

This article is short and to the point. I especially like that they talk about how everyone involved in the child’s life needs to participate in helping to change behaviors. We not only do individual work, but we also work … Continue reading

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) kids & teens can leave parents feeling battered

This was a nice article based on a couple of Mom’s who have dealt with their own kids/teens with ODD. Equine Therapy can be a very effective intervention for those dealing with ODD. Horses make us step up and be … Continue reading

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Typical Teen or Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

We have all dealt with teens that are cranky and resistant to anything an adult asks of them. However, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is different. This article outlines the differences in a very clear cut and helpful manner. Equine Therapy … Continue reading

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Clear information about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

This article talks about how to affectively address this tricky issue. You certainly don’t wan to wait till you are one beep away from exploding, so having a strategy in place can be very helpful. Children and teens with ODD … Continue reading

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Everyone in the family is affected when a child has a mental illness

It’s true, a life threatening physical illness can pull us all together, while a similarly life threatening mental illness can pull us all apart. This article provides advice on how to protect your other relationships while dealing with the mental … Continue reading

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What is ODD and how do you cope

As a parent this has got to be one of the toughest issues to deal with. You are often angry, disheartened and questioning what kind of a parent you are. Your child/teen is angry, unhappy and disrespectful. You are not … Continue reading

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Understanding Teen ODD

Teens are often difficult. They are trying to find their independence while often still wishing for the security of our love. But add to that the challenge of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and now your home may look like a … Continue reading

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ODD is one of the most difficult mental illnesses for parents to deal with

Others look at you and wonder why you can’t control your child and you wonder the same thing. You wonder what you have done to make your child hate you…recognizing that these are some of the issues involved in ODD … Continue reading

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This was very powerful stuff!

I stumbled on this on the Oprah show today when I got home early because of the snow. It was pretty intense. We need to seek help for our children if they are struggling. Don’t wait till you are at … Continue reading

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