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The largest part of my work involves meeting individuals who are said to exhibit "difficult behaviors." Most of these individuals exhibit difficult behaviors because they are misunderstood and/or because they are living lives that don't make sense. Often they are lonely; or powerless; or without joy. Often they are devalued by others; or they lack the kinds of educational experiences that most of us take for granted. Too often their troubling behaviors are the result of an illness; or even a delayed response to traumatic events.You might say their behaviors are "messages" which can tell us important things about their lives. In the recent past; I have provided consultation and training for individuals; families and professionals throughout the United States; Canada; Puerto Rico; England; Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. I have worked with people in a variety of settings; including: home and professionally-staffed residential settings; schools; supported competitive job sites; sheltered workshops; and day activity programs.

Children, adolescents, and young adults are facing a world that is forcing them to come to terms with life at a faster and faster pace.  I know this because of my profession and as a current proud father of three adolescent children myself.  Growing up and navigating challenging experiences is something we all have in common.  We all desire to find meaning, love, acceptance and know that we have value.  I believe every child, adolescent, and adult has inherent value and the potential to find an abundant life full of hope, peace, and joy.

Private practice. Currently have openings for an adolescent art therapy group focused on addressing gender. Some scenarios that might be appropriate are if the teen frequently refers to other people by the wrong gender/pronouns, presents in a more gender non-conforming style, is having conflicts with parents about their gender/ gender presentation, is questioning their gender, or has identified as transgender.

Attorney Wendy Pizer provides support, advocacy and advice to families seeking special education services or other disability-related supports for students in public schools in Virginia