When Your Child Is in Therapy: How to Support Healing Without Shutting It Down

on April 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM /

Behavior

Ella sat quietly for most of her therapy session, legs tucked under her and eyes flicking between the floor and the couch cushions. But near the end, she lifted her gaze and said softly, “I feel like my mom is easier on my little brother than on me. Like… he gets away with stuff I never could.” It wasn’t an accusation—it was a feeling. One she had finally gathered the courage to express. Her therapist gently acknowledged the bravery it took to say that out loud. Later that afternoon, as they got into the car, Ella’s mom turned to her with an...

Supporting Your Child While Taking Care of Yourself: A Parent’s Guide to Self-Care

By Rice Psychology Group

on February 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM /

Parenting is an extraordinary journey filled with love, joy, and challenges. As a parent, it's easy to get caught up in the daily hustle of caring for your child—managing schoolwork, extracurricular activities, doctor's appointments, and household responsibilities. Yet, in the whirlwind of these duties, it's essential to remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your child. The happier and healthier you are both mentally and physically, the better equipped you'll be to support your child in their own growth and development. In this blog, our team of licensed psychologists in Tampa explore practical tips...

Advice from Our Tampa Therapists: Youth Sports – Mostly Harmful or Helpful?

By Rice Psychology Group

on August 8, 2024 at 9:51 AM /

Skills Development

As the back-to-school season is ramping up, so is the upcoming season of youth sports. While it can seem incredibly chaotic and overwhelming to think about your child rushing to practice after a full day of school, the reality is it’s more than likely helping them far more than it is hurting them. Why do we say that? There are several reasons why our Tampa therapists believe putting your child on a sports team can be beneficial to their mental well-being, which we will explain, however, we also believe it can be good for the parents and your relationship with your...

Solo Holidays: Tampa Counselors Recommended to Feel Less Alone During This Time of Year

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on December 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM /

As the popular song goes, the holiday season is “the most wonderful time of the year”. Yet, it’s wonderful only if you have people to spend it with. This is a topic our Tampa counselors have heard before. For those who don’t have loved ones, the holidays can be lonely, sad, and depressing. If you’ve been in this position before, then you know how hard it is. This is why our team of licensed psychologists and Tampa counselors want to provide some information to help you survive and, hopefully, feel less lonely during the holidays. Steps to Take If you find yourself alone...

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

By Rice Psychology Group

on July 29, 2014 at 3:34 PM /

Sarah is the mother of a 5 year old boy, Dylan. She feels frustrated and lost as to how to handle her son’s behaviors. He throws tantrums when he does not get his way, screams, hits, and throws things. Sarah finds herself constantly telling Dylan to clean up his toys and he refuses to comply. She gets so frustrated that she yells and loses her temper. She eventually cleans up the toys herself....

Treating ADHD With More Than Just Meds

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on April 22, 2014 at 5:33 PM /

By Wendy Rice, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist Today the incidence of ADHD has risen to 7-10% of children world-wide and about 2-5% of adults. The use of ADHD medication is on the rise, with usage more than tripling worldwide since the early 1990's. This leads many parents to search for supplemental or alternative treatments for their kids. Based on research as well as personal and professional experience, Cognitive Training as an alternative and adjunct approach used in conjunction with other, more traditional types of treatment, can be effective when a child needs more than just medications or the family refuses them. Many children struggle...