Articles

May 17th, 2012
Posted in General

It has been almost two years since I (Jan Boggs) moved my practice to Columbia City.  It was a great decision and I have thoroughly enjoyed being here.  So, what…

What is new @ Choices & Changes?

April 5th, 2012
Posted in General

It has been almost two years since I (Jan Boggs) moved my practice to Columbia City.  It was a great decision and I have thoroughly enjoyed being here.  So, what…

Summer Reading Guide for Parents

June 11th, 2010
Posted in General

It’s summer. It’s time to relax, spend time outside, visit friends, and enjoy your time as a family. But don’t stop reading. Make it part of your family’s summer fun.…

Mental Health Statistics

June 11th, 2010
Posted in General

Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a…

Understanding Anxiety

June 11th, 2010
Posted in General

In future articles I will discuss the major types of anxiety disorders and effective treatment.

Anxiety is your mind and body’s natural response to events or situations that are threatening…

Reading to Your Child

May 12th, 2010
Posted in Children

Importance of Reading Materials in the Home

Studies by the National Assessment of Educational Progress have consistently found that the more reading material available in the home, the better students’…

How to Resolve Conflict Quickly and Reasonably

May 12th, 2010
Posted in Adults

Last month we learned several things: (1) quick and reasonable conflict resolution is critical when dealing with children, (2) letting mini‐conflicts become maxi-conflicts on a regular basis is very destructive…