Dr. Elaine Ducharme
I am a licensed psychologist in Connecticut who has worked with children and families for more than 25 years. An adjunct professor at the University of Hartford, I am the author of "Must I Turn the Other Cheek," a book about the effects of premature forgiveness on recovery from sexual abuse. I also blog weekly at WRCH, where I am a monthly guest on their morning radio show, talking about a variety of mental health issues. I am often asked to provide expert testimony to the courts on issues related to domestic violence, custody issues and trauma. To learn more about my practice visit my website at www.drelaineducharme.com
Posted on August 4th, 2010
On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, Omar Thornton kissed his girlfriend goodbye, told her he loved her and headed to work. Within hours, he had shot eight innocent people and then killed himself, creating the largest mass shooting in Connecticut.
The question so many people have is often why did this happen? Could it have been avoided? At this time, it’s difficult to make sense of what happened or why.
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Posted on June 29th, 2010
Independence Day will soon be here. Many families are planning picnics, family get togethers and and looking forward to a holiday week-end. But for thousands of military families, this holiday is an important reminder of the sacrifices that they and their loved ones are making to keep the rest of us safe. Here are a [...]
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Posted on June 7th, 2010
Summer vacation is around the corner for most of our children. While the kids are shouting with joy, parents may find themselves trying not to shout. Having the kids home all day for eight weeks can be a challenge.
Kids still do best when they have some structure. So, while flexibility is important, and the times to wake up and go to bed may be later, it’s helpful for kids — and parents — to schedule routine naps and time for quiet or reading.
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