Family Dynamics

Serving the Radcliff/Ft. Knox and Adjacent Areas Since 2007
Behavioral Health Care, PLLC
Bruce E. Hey, LCSW, MA
270.351.4880

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT TREATMENT

Individual, play and family therapy is offered for children and adolescents. At the present time, there are no treatment group opportunities offered, but has been in the past; such as, social skills group for children. Inquire for additional information. Clinicians within the Family Dynamics practice have many years experience working with children and teens in all modalities, including children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attachment Disorders, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism or Asperger's Disorder.


AREAS OF TREATMENT

These are behaviors frequently witnessed with children but daily, even weekly, re-occurrence of these behaviors might indicate a significant problem. Raising children today can be complicated, scary and very difficult. If you believe you deserve a change, LET US HELP!!


ACADEMIC MATTERS

Failing grades, Truancy, Behavioral Problems, Fighting, Sleeping in class.

ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Also includes ADD, ADHD Assessments and Diagnosis Clarification, Behavior Modification Approaches to Treatment.

ADOLESCENT DISRESPECT AND ATTITUDE PROBLEMS

Back-talk, Defiance, Failure to abide by rules, Sneaking out or running away and Breaking curfew.

ANXIETY

Obsessive-Compulsive tendencies, Excessive worry, Panic.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Autism, Asperger's, etc.

DEPRESSION and MOOD ISSUES (Bipolar tendencies in youth)

Isolation, Mood fluctuations, Coping with abuse and neglect, Poor self-esteem, Poor self-concept, Lack of motivation, Loss of interests, Crying spells, Anger.

CHILDHOOD BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS

Tantrums, Aggressiveness, Destruction, Defiance and Attention Seeking.

CONDUCT ISSUES

Anger control issues, Aggressiveness toward animals, Fire setting, Sexual Promiscuity, Gang Involvement, Alcohol and drug abuse.

FEARS

Aloneness, Loss of loved ones, Peer pressure, Death, Darkness, Nightmares or night terrors, etc.

IDENTITY ISSUES

Career Choice, Sexual Orientation, Goals in life.

PEER RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

Peer relationships, Romantic relationship choices and decisions, Dating, Social skills.

CHILDREN and TEENAGER CONCERNS

Things To Watch For With Children & Teenagers:

Sleeping Too Much

Change of Friends

Nightmares

Increased Irritability

Walking in One's Sleep

Unusual Cuts, Bruises or Burns

Redness of Eyes

Crying Spells

Wearing Unseasonably Warm Clothing

Isolation

Lowered Grades

Being Afraid to Be By Self

Hyperactive

Reluctant to Sleep Alone

Staying Out Late/Breaking Curfew

Behavioral Problems at School

Unusual Anger & Defiance at Home

Cursing and Yelling at Parents

Peculiar Mood Issues

Spending an Extraordinary Amount of Time on the Computer

Night-Time Bedwetting for 4 to 16 Year Olds


Concerned parents should call for an assessment.
Don't take chances with your children's lives! Allow yourself and child to get more information and insight into the problem. Don't wait, call 270-351-4880.