Dr. Kim
As a licensed child mental health therapist who has been in practice for over a decade and a professor who has been teaching Play Therapy and Parent Child Therapy at the university level for over 8 years, parents have asked me many questions over the years about when to send their child to therapy and what kind of therapy they… Read More
While in Arizona, my family and I visited the Butterfly Wonderland at the Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale! I was amazed by the beauty inside and all of the butterflies and loved that it was so much more than a butterfly exhibit! They even have an entire reptile area and some marine/sea life! When you first… Read More
With the holiday season in full swing and everything being so merry and bright, this time of year typically brings three things: holiday travel, social parties, and family gatherings. Before the pandemic, many of us didn’t think twice about getting together with large groups of friends, co-workers, and/or family members. We didn’t overthink the idea of sitting or talking too… Read More
Dear Parents, I wish we would have talked more. I am so sorry for the pain I have caused you and for the mistakes that I made. I wish I could go back and take it all back. I wish I wouldn’t have given in to the pressure of my friends. I wish I wouldn’t have drank so much at… Read More
This past week I had a sneak peek at the first episode for POP GOES THE VET WITH DR. JOYA on Nat Geo that debuts during VETSGIVING that runs from November 22nd-November 28th! This Thanksgiving, Nat Geo Wild is recognizing the professionals who work to keep our fur animal friends healthy! VETSGIVING is about empathy, love, and devotion and is… Read More
Have you ever wondered if you are overparenting your children? Or maybe if you aren’t honoring their individual strengths enough? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, parenting is hard. And even though there is no one way to parent, there are things you learn along the way to try and be the best parent you can be… Read More
COVID testing plays an essential role in helping to slow the spread of the virus. By identifying those who have COVID-19, we can act faster in enabling treatment or isolation. Testing is also crucial in helping scientists learn more about how and why the virus spreads. Knowing whether or not you’re infected with coronavirus is not just important for your… Read More
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately it’s a relevant and prevalent topic in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults. According to the American Justice Department, approximately 1 in 4 U.S. students say they have been bullied by the time they graduate high school and about 77% of students have admitted to being the victim of one… Read More
As parents we want the best for our children. We would not only love to keep communication lines open and flowing during the adolescent years, we also strive to prevent risk seeking behaviors for their own health, safety, and wellbeing. But how do we get there? Parenting is a constant learning experience and with each stage of life comes new… Read More
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and I would like to offer my therapeutic expertise and help educate you on the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms, and possible solutions and preventative measures of suicide. Staggering Suicide Statistics Someone in the US commits suicide every 11 minutes 132 Americans die each day because of suicide. And we lose… Read More
