Every day eight-year-old John* went to school. But he sat alone, since he had no friends, and his teachers were constantly scolding him for causing trouble.  His parents did not know what to do to help him. 

Today John is better able to control his behavior impulses.  His grades have improved.  He is smiling every day and sits with friends at lunch.  

What happened?  John was referred to counseling at the Family Resource Center staffed by a therapist from The Women's Center.  Read more