Adrian Zelvy, LCPC, Author at Family Psychological

ADHD: To Medicate or Not to Medicate, That Is the Question

By Adrian Zelvy, LCPC November 21, 2017

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Note: Portions of this article were contributed by Kelsey Daugherty, DPN, Family Psychological Services nurse practitioner. “He just can’t sit still” “He has a lot of energy” “It’s like she doesn’t hear a thing I say.” Do these sound familiar? Have you had conversations with your child’s teachers about academic and learning behaviors? Discerning typical…

Get Out of the Divorce and Custody Trenches

By Adrian Zelvy, LCPC July 27, 2017

Parenting can be much like the old Peace Corps slogan, “The toughest job you’ll ever love.” It can also be natural, easy and seamless, except for when it is not. Consistency serves as one of the most crucial and useful parenting tools and can be one of most elusive as well. Consistency can be difficult…

Question or Command: Which gains your kid's attention?

By Adrian Zelvy, LCPC April 26, 2017

Every parent feels like a broken record at some point. Having to ask your child or teen 15 times to get something accomplished is frustrating and builds resentment. Many parents find themselves managing a lot of “shoulds” i.e the kids “should” listen, they “shouldn’t” have to repeat themselves, the kids “shouldn’t” be ignoring what is…