|
Multifaceted Approach:
Dr. Perna’s approach to the treatment is multifaceted. He customizes a treatment plan that keeps his patients at the center of the treatment hub. He coordinates the treatment of the various p s y c h i a t r i s t s , t h e r a p i s t s , educators, and other treaters who work with his patients in order to promote a coordinated team effort. |
State of the Art Treatment:
Dr. Perna’s approach to treatment is guided by a combination of state of the art treatment techniques that have shown efficacy in the field of p s y c h o l o g y / e d u c a t i o n i n combination with a variety of oldfashioned therapeutic methods (courtesy, consistency, and dedication) which are combined a hard work ethic and an ability to execute on a clear plan. |
Non-Pathologizing Perspective:
Dr. Perna maintains an eastern philosophical approach to his treatment in that he assumes that his patients’ behavior represents their attempt to communicate their pain and confusion about their life in general. He attempts to redirect the energy away from having everyone perceive the child as a proverbial “bad apple. ” He assumes every child wants to be successful, even if this urge is buried beneath a well-defended facade of emotional armor. |
Out of the Office:
Dr. Perna spends a tremendous
amount of time meeting with
people who are frequently in his
patient’s life world such as
teachers and special educators.
He also works closely with staff
members from various state
agencies and coordinates with
legal professionals when forensic
concerns require his attention.
Non-Pathologizing Perspective:
Dr. Perna maintains an eastern
philosophical approach to his
treatment in that he assumes that
his patients’ behavior represents
their attempt to communicate their
pain and confusion about their life
in general. He attempts to redirect
the energy away from having
everyone perceive the child as a
proverbial “bad apple. ” He
assumes every child wants to be
successful, even if this urge is
buried beneath a well-defended
facade of emotional armor.
State of the Art Treatment:
Dr. Perna’s approach to treatment
is guided by a combination of state
of the art treatment techniques that
have shown efficacy in the field of
p s y c h o l o g y / e d u c a t i o n i n
combination with a variety of oldfashioned
therapeutic methods
(courtesy, consistency, and
dedication) which are combined a
hard work ethic and an ability to
execute on a clear plan.
Parents:
teachers and special educators.
He also works closely with staff
members from various state
agencies and coordinates with
legal professionals when forensic
concerns require his attention.
Dr. Perna spends a tremendous
amount of time meeting with
people who are frequently in his
patient’s life world such as
teachers and special educators.
He also works closely with staff
members from various state
agencies and coordinates with
legal professionals when forensic
concerns require his attention.
Non-Pathologizing Perspective:
Dr. Perna maintains an eastern
philosophical approach to his
treatment in that he assumes that
his patients’ behavior represents
their attempt to communicate their
pain and confusion about their life
in general. He attempts to redirect
the energy away from having
everyone perceive the child as a
proverbial “bad apple. ” He
assumes every child wants to be
successful, even if this urge is
buried beneath a well-defended
facade of emotional armor.
State of the Art Treatment:
Dr. Perna’s approach to treatment
is guided by a combination of state
of the art treatment techniques that
have shown efficacy in the field of
p s y c h o l o g y / e d u c a t i o n i n
combination with a variety of oldfashioned
therapeutic methods
(courtesy, consistency, and
dedication) which are combined a
hard work ethic and an ability to
execute on a clear plan.
Parents:
teachers and special educators.
He also works closely with staff
members from various state
agencies and coordinates with
legal professionals when forensic
concerns require his attention.
Dr. Perna works with patients who
present with the following clinical
issues/concerns:Mood Disorders
Executive function challenges
Anger related to high-achievement
Hostile sibling interactions
Complicated adoptions
Conflicted Divorces
Substance Use/Abuse
Hostile sibling interactions
Learning Disabilities
Sensory Integration Issues
Frustrated Students
Complicated adoptions
Legal Issues
Conflicted Divorces
Substance Use
present with the following clinical
issues/concerns:Mood Disorders
Executive function challenges
Anger related to high-achievement
Hostile sibling interactions
Complicated adoptions
Conflicted Divorces
Substance Use/Abuse
Hostile sibling interactions
Learning Disabilities
Sensory Integration Issues
Frustrated Students
Complicated adoptions
Legal Issues
Conflicted Divorces
Substance Use
Most parents who seek out treatment
are usually at their wit’s end. They
know that their child needs help, but
they have frequently been given
misinformation about how to most
appropriately support their child.
Many treaters and educators who
have advised them in the past have
not meant any harm, they simply did
not have the experience that was
needed to f i rst evaluate and
understand their child and then plan a
course of treatment that was
comprehensive in it’s focus in
addressing the anger.
are usually at their wit’s end. They
know that their child needs help, but
they have frequently been given
misinformation about how to most
appropriately support their child.
Many treaters and educators who
have advised them in the past have
not meant any harm, they simply did
not have the experience that was
needed to f i rst evaluate and
understand their child and then plan a
course of treatment that was
comprehensive in it’s focus in
addressing the anger.