Growing up, summer was always my favorite time of year, mostly because it meant freedom from school. Each May when the previous school year ended, the break seemed like it would last forever. Two months seems like a long time for a child. How fast summer ended was my first lesson on “time flies when you are having fun.”
CONTINUEI would have been a great candidate for Homework Helper. I did not naturally do well in school. Early in the grading period I fell behind on my work. Then I missed days to weeks of recess as I tried to catch up on my work. The best part of the school year was when the grading period ended. All the missed assignments changed to zeros, and I got to go to recess again. Despite my efforts, I fell behind again, and the cycle started over.
CONTINUEThe primary population of therapy patients I see is children and young adults, so a common issue I address is difficulty doing well in school. This can affect individuals who come for treatment for a variety of reasons. For example, individuals with ADHD often have difficulty staying on task and avoiding distractions. Individuals with depression may have difficulty getting started. Individuals with anxiety tend to become overwhelmed. In more general terms, students are in college or graduate school who didn’t have to study before. Each of these individuals could benefit from establishing an effective study session.
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