A Balanced Screen Diet for Mental Health Screens & Sweets PROS Enjoyable Can be interactive Can be educational CONS Causes craving Mostly passive Overuse = unhealthy 5Cs of Media Use American Academy of Pediatrics Child: unique temperament Content: education, no games Calm: not for calming/sleeping Crowding out: prioritize healthy activities. Communication: watch & talk For…
Dr. Bermudez’ experiential presentation on “Play, Art and Mindful Movement for Emotional Wellbeing at All Ages” on May 26, 1:30-2:30pm Virginia’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference (Virtual), May 25-27
Whether to choose parent coaching or family counseling depends on the reasons why you are looking for help for your family. Parents who are aware that conflicts or inconsistencies in their parenting styles seek parent coaching to improve their strategies, in order to decrease the challenging behaviors of their children. When any family member has…
Dr. Bermudez partners with Jessica Rodriguez to create and teach 4-session pilot class in March Love your mind, your body & your groovers Groove & Grow maximizes the physical and emotional benefits of grooving to music with personal growth messages and connection with a support network. ARLINGTONYMCA 4-SESSION CLASS SUNDAYS, 12-1 PM MARCH 1, 8,…
Some school-age children have emotional-behavioral episodes that may remind us of the temper tantrums from early childhood, yet they are less common and more concerning. Below are the differences and recommendations. The term “temper tantrum” is used for “brief episodes of vocal and sometimes physical outbursts in children in response to frustration, anger, or distress,”…
Children of divorced/separated parents can experience emotional and behavioral difficulties during the holidays season, as it reminds them of the cultural expectation of being “happily together as a family.” Whether the divorce/separation was recent or a few years ago, feelings about the parents’ separation can re-surface, either because they were not resolved before, or because…
Dr. Bermudez shares the power of bi-cultural identity for children’s mental health, featured in a video during Hispanic Heritage month celebrations by BizLaunch of Arlington Economic Development. Whatch the video here:
Free Talk for Parents of Children Birth – 10 With Dr. Diana Bermudez, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist.11/8/25, 1-2 pm, via Zoom Join Dr. D for discussing the common challenges that divorced/separated parents tackle during holiday events, while supporting the emotional needs of their young kids who are adjusting to divorce or separation….
Back to School…Back to Tackling Children’s Performance Anxiety The beginning of the school year comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety for most families. Some children thrive in the novelty of beginnings (new peers, new teachers, new routines, higher academic and social expectations), while others experience beginnings as uncertainty stress. We as caregivers may…
Best Children’s Shows/Films for Supporting Social-Emotional Strengths. Compiled by Dr. Diana Bermudez, LPC. For those times when screen time is helpful (long car rides, long flights, sick days, etc.), we can make the most of it by selecting content that supports children’s social-emotional strengths. The following list of shows/films can help children to become more…