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We provide psychological testing, assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults and families with a wide variety of mental health and behavioral needs. Gyro Psychology Services is committed to providing effective and compassionate psychological care that is grounded on sound research, practice and discipline.
We’ll collaborate with professionals who are involved in your child’s health care and education so that your child can reach their full potential in all areas of their lives.
Join us! We would be honored to be your partner in the behavioral healthcare of your child, adolescent, and your family.
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Gyro’s Daily Wellness Tip
I collected picture books when my two kids were young. We would sometimes skip the words all together and just imagine a story based on the pictures alone. It was a fun platform that bred wonder and creativity. The stories and pictures enriched all of us in unique ways. Many times the characters took on a life of their own as we pulled them into our everyday conversations, especially when faced with a problem. "What would Spencer the flying pig do?"
Once a year the New York Times puts out a list of the best illustrated picture books. They generated a list for 2018. I hope you’ll take a look…
With Warmest Regards,
Dave Callies, Psy.D.
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Gyro Psychology Services
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www.nytimes.com/2018/11/02/books/best-illustrated-childrens-books-2018.html?rref=collection%2Fsec...
The 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
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We invite you to take a look at this year’s winners ...4 weeks ago ·
Gyro's Daily Wellness Tip
Ms. Johnson, via her blog "Wonderoak" does a nice job of talking about the importance of supporting one another as parents.
It is certainly not easy to managing a child who is really frustrated or over-stimulated in a busy shopping area let alone two or three. Those simple looks of compassion and the wink and nod of "I've been there", "you've got this" or even a kind "nice job" is enough to instill that twinkle of hope and the energy for them to relax and address the behavior calmly and effectively. Those negative comments and jeers only intensify an already tense situation.
This nicely crafted blog might just inspire you to respond differently when you see a parent doing their best in a tough situation. It might even be an opportunity to make someone's day!
Enjoy!
With Warmest Regards,
Dr. Dave Callies
Gyro Psychology Services
360-236-0206 (o)
360-236-9909 (f)
1866-616-GYRO (tf)
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wonderoak.com/2018/10/10/why-moms-need-each-other/#more-31775
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The other day I was at the park with a friend. We were busy keeping shoes on, slides unlicked, and wanderers corralled as we sipped our coffee and had half finished conversations. I was eyeing my o…2 months ago ·
Gyro's Daily Wellness Tip
Many kids, teens and parents are hard at work getting their sleep-wake cycle set. The days have been beautiful but they are getting much shorter. Here's an interesting article written by Ms. Juliann Garey via the Child Mind Institute that addresses the risks associated with sleep deprivation in teens.
With Warmest Regards,
Dr. Dave Callies
Gyro Psychology Services
360-236-0206 (t)
360-236-9909 (f)
866-616-GYRO
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childmind.org/article/happens-teenagers-dont-get-enough-sleep/
Teens and Sleep: What Happens When Teenagers Don’t Get Enough?
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Sleep deprivation doesn't just hurt performance in school. It is linked with risky behavior, moodiness and injuries.2 months ago ·
Gyro’s Daily Wellness Tip
It IS hard to carve out the time to share meals together as a family. I remember my grandfather used to come over to our home every Saturday to have breakfast with us. “Flat” or “fluffy” pancakes were on the menu with waffles, omelets, and my Mom’s cherry coffee cake as other surprise offerings. It was like heaven for us. Getting together as a family carried over into birthday parties, Thanksgiving, school parties, and the holidays. I remember how everything tasted but it was how my Dad poured the butter into the pancake batter, my Mom crumbling the brown sugar on the coffee cake and my grandfather’s smile as he walked in our backdoor that stand out for me. Mealtimes were important and still are!
Ms. Tara Parker-Pope offers some great ideas on how to bring your family together for mealtimes in this helpful article via the New York Times.
With Warmest Regards,
Dave Callies, Psy.D.
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Gyro Psychology Services, PLLC
360-236-0206 (o)
360-236-9909 (f)
866-616-GYRO (4976)
www.GyroPsychology.com
www.nytimes.com/guides/well/make-most-of-family-table?action=click&module=Smarter%20Living&pgtype...
How to Have Better Family Meals
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The table is a great place to reconnect as a family. We'll show you how.4 months ago ·
Gyro’s Daily Wellness Tip
I met with a mother and her son this afternoon to help with following through with task demands. The most challenging times of his day were his morning and evening routines.
They were the most challenging he said as he felt rushed to get out the door in the morning, to wind down at the end of the day, and get ready for bed on time. Slowing this process down by doing some planning the night before and setting a simple reward for following through with evening routines helped get things moving.
Jess Johnson does a nice job is expressing her experience raising a strong-willed child in her most recent blog.
With Warmest Regards,
Dave Callies, Psy.D.
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Gyro Psychology Services, PLLC
360-236-0206 (o)
360-236-9909 (f)
866-616-GYRO (4976)
www.GyroPsychology.com
wonderoak.com/2018/06/18/giving-my-strong-willed-child-space-and-time/#more-31533
Giving My Strong-Willed Child Space and Time
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I’ll be honest with you, I’ve read a lot of advice about strong-willed kids and none of it has “worked” for me. I’ve tried talking to them and matching their emotions …4 months ago ·