tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41708979846346044042023-11-16T02:59:01.302-08:00The Blogspot of Beth GrosshansChild Psychologist Dr. Beth Grosshans Advocates New Parenting ConceptsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-79975642986344291882020-07-30T00:48:00.002-07:002020-07-30T00:48:41.161-07:00Three Types of Behavioral Disorders In Children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The recipient of a PhD in psychology from The Ohio State University, Beth Grosshans is a retired clinical child psychologist. Beth Grosshans has worked with children and parents for over 25 years through her private practice in New Jersey. In 2008, She published a book titled “Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm,” which discusses children's troubling behaviors and how parents might have contributed to such problems.<br /><br />A child probably has a behavioral disorder if he or she shows troubling behaviors that are not typical of their age, in the absence of temporary stressors. However, defiant or impulsive attitudes in a particular instance don't mean a child has a behavioral disorder, as these are typically perfectly normal. Rather, behavioral disorders may be the case when such behaviors occur more often and for no known reason. There are different types of behavioral disorders in children, with many having similar signs. Common ones are:<br /><br /><b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppositional_defiant_disorder" target="_blank">Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)</a></b>: With a 2 to 1 ratio, ODD is more prevalent among boys than girls. Typical signs of ODD include stubbornness, low self-esteem, low frustration threshold, frequent temper tantrums, and intention to annoy others or cause trouble.<br /><br />Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): With boys outnumbering girls, ADHD affects about 2 to 5 percent of all children. Signs include having trouble concentrating, restlessness, and carelessness.<br /><br />Conduct Disorder (CD): Also prevalent among boys, conduct disorder is characterized by delinquent behaviors and disregard for rules. Children with CD tend to get into physical fights or lie more often, disobey parents or other authorities, lack empathy for others, use weapons in physical fights, and may also have the intention of running away from home.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A retired clinical child psychologist, <b><a href="http://bethgrosshans.net/" target="_blank">Dr. Beth Grosshans</a></b> taught child development at Princeton Center for Teacher Education. Based in New Jersey, Beth Grosshans, Ph.D., has written a book on the parent/child relationship.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Also known as nighttime incontinence or <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturnal_enuresis" target="_blank">nocturnal enuresis</a></b>, bed-wetting refers to involuntary urination during sleep in a person that has reached the age where this is expected to have stopped (age 7). Some parents prevent this by helping their children set an alarm for toilet use at night, and most children get fully adapted to this training by age 5. If bed-wetting persists for a long time, it can result in emotional problems such as low self-esteem, and behavioral disorders. Aside from addressing the emotional and behavioral problems associated with bed-wetting, psychological management has been hypothesized to be helpful stop bed-wetting. In the past years, several studies were done to compare the efficacy of motivational therapy in treating enuresis.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In 1991, a randomized controlled trial was done on two groups to evaluate the effect of motivational therapy in managing bed-wetting. One category had a 3-step management program (which involved child encouragement, bladder retention training, and behavioral training), and the other group received the 3-step program plus motivational therapy where each child discussed problems with a psychiatrist. At the end of the study, 84.4 percent of the motivational therapy group, and 66.7 percent of the 3-step program group achieved 14 consecutive dry nights.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The New Jersey-based author of Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm, retired child psychologist <b><a href="https://issuu.com/bethgrosshans" target="_blank">Dr. Beth Grosshans</a></b> helps parents develop strategies to establish boundaries with children and create a more balanced family dynamic. Additionally, Dr. Beth Grosshans serves on the steering committee for United Against Poverty, a charitable organization that offers resources for Florida residents living in poverty.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Since 2003, United Against <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty" target="_blank">Poverty </a></b>has worked to break cycles of poverty by operating food assistance programs throughout southern Florida. In addition to emergency food supplies and highly subsidized groceries, the organization operates the Success Training for Employment Program (STEP) to address the root causes of poverty. Through career training and coaching, the program equips clients with skills that help them regain dignity and become self-reliant.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Often, United Against Poverty clients give back to the organization by volunteering, in the process learning organizational and administrative skills required for nonprofit work. When job openings arise, United Against Poverty often hires from this volunteer pool in order to further empower and uplift its clients.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-31457180096898300832019-01-18T22:59:00.000-08:002019-01-18T22:59:14.057-08:00When and How to Give Children Choices<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Accomplished child psychologist Dr. Beth Grosshans retired from her private Princeton, New Jersey practice and now leads informative workshops and lectures on parenting, child development, and positive family dynamics. In her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Time-Out-Beth-Grosshans-Ph-D/dp/1402777647" target="_blank">Beyond Time Out:</a> From Chaos to Calm, Dr. Beth Grosshans details several areas where family dynamics can become imbalanced, including during any decision-making process.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Giving children too many or inappropriate choices is a common parenting mistake that can inadvertently cause anxiety in children and lead to disruptive behaviors. In a misguided attempt to promote independence, parents may give children the power to make a decision that is beyond their cognitive or emotional capacity. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Also, parents may not be consistent with the types of choices a child can make, for example, allowing them to choose their dinner one night, but not the next. This can cause confusion for the child and result in boundary-testing behavior. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Instead, parents should only offer a child a choice between two to three options for age-appropriate decisions. If a child cannot grasp the implications of the decision, then it should be left to the parents to decide. Some examples of age-appropriate decisions include a three year old choosing one of three sweaters to wear, or a 10 year old deciding between setting the table or washing the dishes.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-15270397674000421012019-01-07T13:35:00.001-08:002019-01-07T13:35:34.543-08:00How Disappointment is Beneficial to Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Retired New Jersey-based child psychologist Beth Grosshans has more than two decades of experience. She has leveraged her extensive experience in the field to guide parents with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Time-Out-Beth-Grosshans-Ph-D/dp/1402777647" target="_blank">Beyond Time Out</a>, a parenting book that enlightens ineffective parenting approaches and provides guidance on reestablishing control. In this book, Beth Grosshans addresses issues resulting from parents exalting specialness in their kids and avoiding childhood disappointment.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Feeling disappointed is unpleasant for people of all ages since it involves feelings of loss and discouragement. Naturally, you don’t want your child to experience negative emotions such as this, but as a result, you may do everything in your power to keep your child from experiencing this particular emotion. However, disappointment plays a major role in how children develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Without disappointment, children cannot develop the tools they need to handle life’s ups and downs as adults, nor can they develop the creative thinking, emotional resilience, and collaboration skills they could otherwise rely on during the rest of their childhood and adulthood.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Instead of going out of your way to prevent disappointment in your kids, focus on teaching them how to cope with disappointment in a healthy way. To do this, you must first have a good attitude towards disappointment. Show children that disappointment is a normal part of life and that they can learn from feeling disappointed. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It’s also important that you do not overpraise your children when they feel disappointed or save them from setbacks. Doing so is detrimental to children since these behaviors teach them to depend on praise for validation or to avoid trying new things.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-9828811907726307352018-10-03T11:46:00.001-07:002018-10-03T11:46:53.032-07:003 Benefits Montessori School Children Enjoy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Princeton, New Jersey, clinical child psychologist Dr. Beth Grosshans has 25 years of experience working with a variety of adolescent patients and their families. Over the course of 13 years as a course instructor at the Princeton Center for Teacher Education, Dr. Beth Grosshans provided child development education to teachers pursuing work in Montessori schools. She enjoyed a strong relationship with <a href="https://amshq.org/Montessori-Education/Introduction-to-Montessori" target="_blank">Montessori </a>educators for the duration of her career.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Children enjoy a number of benefits when learning in a Montessori classroom compared to students at a traditional school. A child-centered approach to learning, for example, is a cornerstone of Montessori education. Each student is afforded the opportunity to learn at his or her own pace and is encouraged to pursue topics that generate a natural curiosity. Aspects of child-centered learning can be seen in every element of a Montessori classroom, including child-sized furniture and a classroom design that puts every educational aid within the child’s reach.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Despite this highly individualized approach to learning, Montessori students also enjoy numerous opportunities for cooperative play. Every station in a Montessori classroom has been designed to facilitate a love of learning in children, while cooperative interactions provide insight into important topics, such as community building and respect for others.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Lastly, Montessori educators are regarded as facilitators of the learning experience, or guides, rather than lecturers or all-knowing authoritative figures. This approach to the teacher-student relationship, like most elements of a Montessori classroom, has been implemented so that children can form their own learning styles and continue to pursue knowledge, rather than push back against excessive instruction.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-89278952978392846022018-01-08T20:36:00.001-08:002018-01-08T20:36:56.772-08:00Three Must-Read Biographical Books Available in the Met Opera Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Beth Grosshans is a retired New Jersey-based clinical psychologist who regularly delivers presentations on child development and co-authored the book Beyond Time-Out: From Chaos to Calm. Beyond her professional pursuits, Beth Grosshans is a New York Metropolitan Opera advisory board member. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In addition to presenting operatic performances on the stage and through TV and radio, the Met allows interested viewers and supporters the opportunity to purchase souvenirs from its Met Opera Shop. Among its books, the shop has 19 biographies, including the three below.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. <b><a href="https://www.metoperashop.org/" target="_blank">Maria by Callas</a></b> - Available for $195, this 260-page hardcover biography details the life of legendary opera singer Maria Callas. It was comprised by filmmaker Tom Volf, who traveled the world to interview her closest friends, including her longtime best friend Nadia Stancioff and her favorite conductor Georges Prêtre.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. <b>Ballerina Body</b> - Written by celebrated ballerina Misty Copeland, this health and fitness book details secrets on how to achieve glowing health and a lean, strong body through regiments followed by Copeland as well as excerpts from her personal journal. It's listed at $30 and $27 for members.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3. <b>Call Me Debbie </b>- This 288-page paperback biography has the subtitle of "True Confessions of a Down-to-Earth Diva." In it, renowned soprano Deborah Voigt details her journey to stardom in a completely unguarded and revealing memoir that touches on her battles with addictions and other self-destructive tendencies. It's available for $15.99.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-36845587391803729312017-12-18T20:04:00.002-08:002017-12-18T20:04:43.466-08:00Opportunities for Children at Princeton Montessori School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As a clinical psychologist practicing in New Jersey, Dr. Beth Grosshans has spent many years helping children reach their potential. Dr. Beth Grosshans also serves as an instructor at the Princeton Center for Teacher Education, which trains teachers for the <a href="http://princetonmontessori.org/" target="_blank">Princeton Montessori Schoo</a>l. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Using the Montessori philosophy of instilling social confidence and a love of learning, the school provides several enrichment programs for developing life and academic skills. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One such activity is Tune in Time. A trained yoga and mindfulness teacher guides primary and middle school students through de-stressing exercises that benefit them inside and outside class. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Eco Binding uses ecological concepts to promote awareness of natural systems. The school’s own animals and plants (including chickens and a meditation garden) create an atmosphere that facilitates appreciation for the inter-relatedness of life. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">After-school clubs also encourage various student interests. Featured 2017-2018 groups include Tae Kwon Do, basketball, rock music, chess, ukulele, and French culture. Most clubs meet weekly at 3, 4, or 6:30 pm.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-17115235730159555192017-11-17T12:46:00.000-08:002017-11-17T12:46:19.003-08:00Identifying the Pushover Parent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">While practicing as a clinical psychologist in New Jersey, Beth Grosshans, PhD, guided a practice that met the complex needs of families, including those dealing with out-of-control children. In her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Time-Out-Beth-Grosshans-Ph-D/dp/1402777647" target="_blank">Beyond Time-Out</a>: From Chaos to Calm, Beth Grosshans, PhD, details corrective strategies that help parents halt the transfer of power to their children and develop effective leadership skills. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One type of parent Dr. Grosshans defines is the “pushover parent,” who takes personally their children’s protests, such as, "You're unfair!” or “You're so mean.” These and more subtle forms of resistance can result in parents ultimately giving up and telling themselves, “There’s nothing more that I can do," as they give in to their children’s demands.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Lacking an internalized power structure, parents scrabble for authority through stock phrases such as, "Santa won't give you any toys this year.” Alternatively, they may provide children with a long list of the bad things that may befall them if they don’t heed their directives, such as “Wash your hands, germs will make you sick.” Dr. Grosshans’ book provides concrete ways in which parents can use the language and behavior that is effective in rebalancing the parent-child relationship.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-53053839896634346362017-11-06T15:29:00.002-08:002017-11-06T15:29:47.758-08:00An Overview of the Metropolitan Opera's 2017-2018 Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A retired clinical child psychologist, Dr. Beth Grosshans worked with children and families for more than 25 years. Since retiring from her New Jersey-based practice, Dr. Beth Grosshans has focused on writing, speaking, and supporting community and arts organizations. She currently serves as an advisory board member of <a href="http://www.metopera.org/About/Press-Releases/2017-18Season/" target="_blank">the Metropolitan Opera</a>. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Metropolitan Opera's 2017-2018 season kicked off on October 2 with the season premiere of Puccini's La Boheme, which features a cast led by Angel Blue, Anita Hartig, and Sonya Yoncheva. La Boheme will run at the Met through March 10, 2018.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Other highlights of the 2017-2018 season include productions of Puccini's Madame Butterfly, Mozart's The Magic Flute, and Verdi's Requiem. On April 29, 2018, the Met will also host the National Council Grand Finals Concert featuring some of opera's rising stars. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In addition to offering regular showings of 25 operas this season, the Met will host gala premieres of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte and Massenet's Cendrillon in 2018. The gala events will feature cocktails and dinner prior to the shows and will give attendees the opportunity to support the Metropolitan Opera's programming. More information about the Met's 2017-2018 season is posted online at www.metopera.org/season.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-21640953182348127692017-03-28T12:52:00.000-07:002017-03-28T12:52:00.950-07:00The New York Metropolitan Opera's Contemporary Art Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dr. Beth Grosshans, a retired New Jersey-based clinical child psychologist, has spent 25 years working with families and children. After retiring, she wrote the 2008 parenting book, Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm, which connected troubling childhood behavior to parents giving over too much of their power. Outside of her child psychology and writing careers, Beth Grosshans serves as an advisory board member for the New York Metropolitan Opera. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Best known for its stage productions, the Met Opera also features a contemporary art gallery in its south lobby. Named after advisory board director Marie Schwartz and her late husband, the Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gallery Met continues to showcase the Met Opera’s love of the visual arts. Exhibitions often feature work from renowned artists like Marc Chagall and David Hockney, while also fostering new collaborative opportunities for other artists. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Gallery Met admission is free for both Met ticket holders and the general public. To learn more about the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Arnold and Maria Schwartz Gallery Met, visit the organization online at <a href="http://metopera.org/">metopera.org</a>.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-75757227428731033022017-02-15T15:17:00.002-08:002017-02-15T15:17:34.688-08:00Psychological Tests and Assessments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dr. Beth Grosshans has 25 years of experience as a clinical psychologist operating a private practice in Flemington, New Jersey. Now retired from her practice, one key element of Dr. Beth Grosshans’ work consisted of using psychological<a href="http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/assessment.aspx" target="_blank"> tests and assessments</a> of her clients to gain an understanding of their strengths, as well as areas that might need attention. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Psychologists use these tools to diagnose a patient’s behavior and determine treatment. Examples include testing for learning disabilities that cause hardships in a schoolchild, or looking for personality traits that hinder successful relationships.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Testing often involves the use of checklists or questionnaires. These measures are “norm-referenced” - standardized to allow respondents to be consistently evaluated by comparing to various average results. These tests compare results between similar people, such as children at a given grade level. Research has shown norm-referenced tests to be good guides for diagnosis.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On the other hand, psychologists employ assessments to gain insight from multiple sources, such as tests, medical and school records, and observations. Assessments can help determine how respondents would perform in certain situations, such as a managerial job or a court appearance. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One favored assessment technique is the clinical interview, in which the psychologist asks the client about his or her history and current concerns. With the consent of the client, the psychologist might also choose to interview family members, coworkers, or teachers.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-43518656213041467322016-04-11T11:34:00.000-07:002016-04-11T11:34:40.265-07:00New York Metropolitan Opera Celebrates Opening of 2016 and 2017 Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a clinical child psychologist for more than 25 years, Dr. Beth Grosshans worked at her own private practice until 2011, when she took a leave of absence to travel and pursue other interests. Splitting her time between Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Manhattan, New York, Dr. Beth Grosshans sits on the advisory board at the <a href="http://www.metopera.org/About/Press-Releases/The-Metropolitan-Opera-2016-17-Season/" target="_blank">New York Metropolitan Opera</a>.<br /><br />Founded in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera, also known as the Met, stages more than 200 opera performances conducted before more than 80,000 people on-site annually. In addition, millions more individuals experience the Met through new media distributions, including televised productions, DVDs, and satellite radio.<br /><br />To commemorate the beginning of the 2016 and 2017 season, the Met will offer a gala premiere of its production “Tristan und Isolde” on September 26, 2016. This new production comes from Mariusz Trelinski, who took part in last season’s double bill of “Iolanta and Bluebeard’s Castle.” The cast features Nina Stemme as Isolde, Stuart Skeleton as Tristan, Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangane, and Rene Pape as King Marke. The production, which is slated to run from September 26 through October 27, also features Sir Simon Rattle as conductor in one of his rare Met appearances.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-14382925690232367322016-02-11T10:00:00.000-08:002016-02-11T10:00:06.797-08:00Corporate Partnership Opportunities at the Metropolitan Opera <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A retired clinical psychologist based in New Jersey, Dr. Beth Grosshans now focuses on serving as a speaker to parents and educators. Outside of her professional activities, Dr. Beth Grosshans sits on the Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Opera, one of the most prominent cultural venues in New York City. <br /><br />Home to some of the most talented performers and creators in the world, the <a href="http://www.metopera.org/Support/Corporate-Partnership/" target="_blank">Metropolitan Opera</a> (also known simply as the Met) owes much of its success to generous donors from the community. In addition to working with individual donors, the Met encourages corporate partnership with businesses across the private sector.<br /><br />By partnering with the Met, corporate sponsors enjoy access to co-branding opportunities and customized opera experiences for employees and clients. Corporate partners receive such executive benefits as concierge service for reservations and access to dress rehearsals, as well as discounts at the Met Opera Shop for their employees. Most importantly, corporate patrons support vital outreach projects like student ticket programs and the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-10766529574912703292015-11-10T12:21:00.002-08:002015-11-10T12:21:37.893-08:00Patrons' Benefits at the New York Metropolitan Opera <br />
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A clinical psychologist and consultant on child behavior, Dr. Beth Grosshans served in a private practice in New Jersey. Now retired, Dr. Beth Grosshans is currently on the board of advisers of the <a href="http://www.metopera.org/" target="_blank">New York Metropolitan Opera,</a> better known as the Met. Founded in 1883, the Met has featured performances by the world's leading singers and orchestras. <br />
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For those who want to join, the Met offers several membership options, but for serious opera aficionados, the Patron level of support can be attractive. This degree of financial commitment, which ranges from $2,500 to $20,000, brings with it significant benefits, including: <br />
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- First choice of tickets and seating.<br />
- Access to exclusive amenities such as the Belmont Room, the Patron Lounge, and a complimentary coat check. <br />
- Admission to Young Artist Recitals.<br />
- Attendance at certain rehearsals and a free backstage tour.<br />
- Participation in the National Patron Weekend for members outside New York, and<br />
- Presentations on stage management and improvements to the Met stage, as well as conversations with individual orchestra members and discussions of operas new to the Met.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-25889139676926484092015-09-08T15:06:00.001-07:002015-09-08T15:06:28.783-07:00Ways for Parents to Handle Child Refusals <br />
Dr. Beth Grosshans is a retired clinical child psychologist and author of Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm. Her book provides parents with practical strategies for reigning in out-of-control behavior and creating harmonious family dynamics. One topic Dr. Beth Grosshans explores in her book is the occurrence of child refusals, which typically involve phrases such as, "You can’t make me!” and "You’re not the boss of me!” <br /><br />This type of language means that the child has decided that the parent does not have authority and he or she will be the one calling the shots. In situations like these, where the child has crossed the line into rudeness and disrespect, it is important that the parent reassert control in a firm, calm, and non-angry way. The message should be short and direct and establish that it is not acceptable to speak to one’s parent in a disrespectful manner. For example, parents can respond to a child’s refusals simply by asserting, “You cannot refuse to cooperate.” <br /><br />After setting parameters, the parent should escort the child to his or her room, with no further commentary, whatever protests emerge. This “tough love” approach teaches the child that there is no debate when it comes to basic matters of respect. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-62778753916272854662015-07-16T11:27:00.001-07:002015-07-16T11:27:47.306-07:00Beyond Time-Out - Advice on How to Handle Misbehaving Children <br />
A retired clinical child psychologist, Dr. Beth Grosshans has been featured in The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Times over the course of her 25-year career. In 2010, Dr. Beth Grosshans leveraged her expertise in child behavior and development to publish the book Beyond Time-Out: From Chaos to Calm.<br /><br />A 336-page book, Beyond Time-Out: From Chaos to Calm addresses undisciplined children and their out of control behaviors. The book encourages parents to evaluate their own actions to determine an appropriate solution for managing children and creating a balanced household, where a child does not have primary control. Specifically, readers are given advice on how to establish authority and power, which alleviates defiant battles with food, sleeping, and potty training. Likewise, the book offers guidance on calming fears and taming tantrums. <br /><br />According to reader Ann Murphy, a parenting contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America, the publication delivers advice in an empathetic manner. The book sheds light on the difficulties of setting limits, while delivering a clear message about the rewards reaped when creating boundaries. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-2571061866159763192015-07-06T13:56:00.001-07:002015-07-06T13:56:07.779-07:00Diagnosing Anxiety in Teenagers<br />
Clinical child psychologist Dr. Beth Grosshans practiced in Newtown, Pennsylvania, for more than 20 years. In her book Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm, Dr. Beth Grosshans addresses behavioral issues common in children, including unruliness and several types of anxiety. <br /><br />As they grow, many teenagers experience short- or long-term anxiety. Symptoms may include insomnia, loss of appetite, mood swings, substance abuse, social avoidance or shyness, or developmental delays. Types of anxieties include separation anxiety, social anxiety, or general anxiety, and they may appear in conjunction with related behavioral concerns, such as an eating disorder or ADHD. The condition may be exacerbated by traumatic life events, the death or illness of a loved one, bullying, academic stress, and other environmental factors. <br /><br />Parents may choose to consult with a professional if the level of anxiety is affecting the teenager’s daily life. Treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Physicians frequently prescribe medication to control abnormal serotonin levels, which can contribute to anxiety, although some patients find that a cognitive therapy program is enough to treat the anxiety by itself. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-41910960449204174782015-04-22T15:46:00.001-07:002015-04-22T15:46:07.761-07:00Positive and Negative Body Image in Children Dr. Beth Grosshans, who worked as a clinical child psychologist in private practice for over two decades, is the author of the book Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm, which concerns ways of dealing with fractious child behavior. Educators, parent groups, and clinicians frequently call upon Dr. Beth Grosshans to consult on matters such as child development and child psychology.<br /><br />Body image is defined as the way people imagine or see their bodies. A positive body image indicates that a person feels comfortable in his or her body and generally feels good about his or her outward appearance. Negative body image occurs when individuals feel dissatisfied with their bodies, believing that it does not satisfy ideals created by themselves, their family members, friends, or society. <br /><br />Children who suffer from a negative body image sometimes have a distorted view of how they look, may suffer from social anxiety or self-consciousness, and often feel shame about their bodies. When these thoughts occupy them more often than not, negative body image sometimes develops into a serious problem, such as an eating disorder. Teens with negative body image sometimes restrict their diet or practice binge eating, for example. Parents who are concerned that their children may be suffering from a negative body image may consider seeking professional advice. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-18370182734344955862015-03-23T09:34:00.000-07:002015-03-23T09:35:34.730-07:00Understanding and Combatting Imbalance of Family PowerDr. Beth Grosshans is a child psychologist who has retired from
private practice and focuses on speaking engagements with educators and
parents. The author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Time-Out-From-Chaos-Calm/dp/1402777647">Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm</a>, Dr. Beth
Grosshans is currently working to revise and update the well-received
2008 book. One of the key concepts of the book and her presentations is
imbalance of family power.<br />
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Imbalance of family power (IFP)
describes a situation in which children control the home dynamic through
incessant whining, tantrums, sleeping issues, and mealtime misbehavior.
These behaviors are common to some extent in every family but can reach
extremes when children act out constantly in public settings, such as
school, and boldly defy their parents’ wishes at home. Displays of
disrespect can take the form of refusing to be taught or trained and
even threatening to run away. <br />
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Dr. Grosshans notes that, while
such behaviors are diverse and vary in severity, they have a common root
in IFP. The state of IFP is characterized by family life being
disrupted and non-peaceful more than 30 percent of the time. In her
book, Dr. Grosshans provides practical techniques for regaining control
of the home environment and creating a healthier, more constructive
family dynamic.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170897984634604404.post-78663929558937862402015-03-13T07:55:00.000-07:002015-03-13T07:55:49.319-07:00Skills for Anxious Children <span>Accomplished clinical psychologist Dr. Beth Grosshans has provided
psychotherapy to children in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
The author of Beyond Time-Out, a parenting text that discusses power
dynamics and child anxiety, Dr. Beth Grosshans now focuses on sharing
her expertise with schools.<br /><br />When a child displays anxious
behaviors, parents frequently rush to separate the child from the source
of the anxiety. Experts warn, however, that such a response instead
strengthens the anxiety and prevents a child from learning coping
skills. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologist">Psychologists </a>suggest that children with fears need to develop
the confidence to manage their feelings and face scary situations.<br /><br />This
process involves both empathizing with a children's feelings and
supporting them as they face their fears, a message that can be as
simple as, “it's okay to be scared; I'm here for you.” Experts warn
parents not to ask a child if he or she is worried or to show worry
themselves, as the child can then feel that he or she should be afraid.
Instead, parents and other adults can model calm behavior, encourage
tolerance of anxious feelings, and make a plan for coping with a
potentially frightening situation. However, if the child seems to be
experiencing disruptive levels of anxiety, parents may need to consult
with a mental health professional.
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