by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Oct 8, 2018
Leanne Vaughan – Sheltering Oaks Counseling I can still see the woman’s face. I was speaking to a church women’s group several years ago. Though the topic escapes me, I remember saying something like, “For some of you, there may be a secret in your past. You may...
by Becky Guagliardo | Sep 11, 2018
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month We at Sheltering Oaks are grateful for our partnership with the Children’s Cancer Center, in Tampa, which allows us to serve patients, siblings, parents, and caregivers affected by childhood cancers. This month, we will...
by Becky Guagliardo | Sep 4, 2018
1. Less is More As parents, it is important to monitor our children for technology overuse. This is important because of the negative effects of overuse. These negative effects include: lack of sleep, poor social skills, and a poor sense of identity. We simply have to...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Aug 16, 2016
Mrs. Harsh is a third grade teacher that runs a tight ship. She takes pride that none of her students speak out of turn, they almost always stay in the line in the hall, and the never bother her with silly questions during desk work. Most of her teacher friends...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Aug 16, 2013
I highly recommend this group to all those who have endured sexual abuse. Please open the attachment to view the brochure. DOWNLOAD Brochure
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Jul 23, 2013
Adoption always involves loss. Many adoptive parents celebrate adoption day because their child is finally officially theirs. Some may celebrate adoption day annually as a secondary birthday for their child. Celebrations are great, but adoptions also mean loss,...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Apr 6, 2013
Choosing the Right School: Finding the Best Fit for your Child and Family I am pleased to announce a free workshops to all parents. This workshop is from 7:30-9pm on April 10th. Be sure to register (see the link below). Dr. Marlene R. Bloom will address the many...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Jan 8, 2013
Many parents may wonder how playing at home may differ from play therapy in the office. The main difference is that play therapy produces therapeutic change and thus the reduction of presenting problems rather than just having fun at home. Play therapy builds on the...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Oct 18, 2012
Pregnancy is often physically draining, but filled with excitement, joy, and fear. Carrying a child for ten months creates an opportunity to fantasize about the joys of parenthood and the instant love you will poor on your child upon his or her arrival. You have...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Sep 12, 2012
I believe it is healthy to have fears to a certain degree about certain things. For example, you want your child to fear fast moving cars so they do not run out in traffic. However, sometimes children experience a high level of fear across many areas of their lives....