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Coping as a Parent When Your Teen is Unkind: Building a Bridge of Understanding
Adolescence is a period of intense growth and change, and both parents and teens may struggle to navigate their evolving roles and emotions. Instead of letting unkindness drive a wedge between you and your teen, let's explore some strategies for coping and building a bridge of understanding in this difficult situation.
Breaking the Silence: Finding Hope and Support in the Face of Suicide
Suicide is a complex and deeply distressing topic that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether you are grappling with suicidal thoughts yourself or you have been impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide, it is important to remember that you are not alone.
Preparing Adolescents for College: A Guide for Parents
Many students are preparing to head to college this month! If you're a parent of an adolescent, it's never too early to start thinking about preparing them for college. The process can be overwhelming, but with the right approach and mindset, it can be an exciting and fulfilling journey for your child.
The Burden of Perfectionism: Why Pursuing Excellence is Healthier for Your Mental Health
Explore the difference between pursuing excellence and perfectionism, and how recognizing this difference can have a profound impact on our mental health.
The Impact of Parental Invalidation
Parental invalidation is a form of emotional manipulation. What makes it worse is that such abuse often happens unintentionally.
When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: The Power of "I Am Sorry"
"I am sorry" itself may not be enough to repair the damage caused. It is in the actions that follow those three words where the true healing begins.
Finding Freedom from Intrusive Thoughts: A Path to Inner Peace
Intrusive thoughts can be unbearable. They seem to sneak into our minds without warning and immediately create feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame. We may wonder, "Why am I having these thoughts? What do they mean?" It's important to remember that intrusive thoughts are a common experience, and you are not alone in this struggle.
Seeing TRAUMA with Sara
When parents bring their kids in to see me, they are fearful that their child is suffering, and they are noticing behavior changes that have happened after their child experienced something traumatic or witnessed somebody else go through it.
Does EMDR Work For Anxiety?
While EMDR was originally used to deal with upsetting memories and even conditions like PTSD, it’s proven to be effective over the years when it comes to a variety of other mental health conditions, including anxiety.
4 Ways EMDR Can Help You When You Have Depression
Whether you’ve tried other forms of therapy and medication before or you just want to try something different, EMDR can provide a lot of help when you have depression, and make your symptoms easier to deal with.
How To Help Your Teen Learn The Skills They Need For Adulthood
As a parent, your main goal is to prepare your child for the real world from the moment they’re born. Obviously, you’ll wear a lot of other hats along the way. But, by the time your child is a teenager, you start thinking about those life skills they’ll need for adulthood a bit more.
What Are Signs Of Depression In Teens?
If you start to notice some of these behavioral and emotional changes, don’t automatically assume that it’s depression. Depression is something that goes beyond just the standard teenage mood.
let’s talk with Teresa | Suicide
“Studies show that asking people about suicidal thoughts and behaviors does not cause or increase such thought. Asking someone directly, ‘Are you thinking of killing yourself?’ can be the bet way to identify someone at risk for suicide.”
Trauma And How Your Body Can Remember It
Trauma is defined as a response to a distressing or disturbing event or situation. Trauma can overwhelm someone’s ability to cope.
To make matters worse, the traumatic experience can be stored in your body just like any other type of memory. Each individual has a mind-body connection.
let's talk with Teresa | Collaborative Conversations
Often, individuals agree to something just to put an end to an uncomfortable situation or discussion. However, if they are saying YES with their mouth and meaning NO with their heart, there is a distance created under the surface of the relationship. If we have all of someone's behavior but are losing their heart, the relationship is taking on damage.
The first three minutes of a difficult conversation matter!
What Makes The Teen Brain Different And Why You Should Know About It
Teen brains continue to grow and develop through their mid-20s. An adolescent brain is still developing and not fully mature. Similar to the changes their bodies go through, the brain is also going through changes of its own.
Understanding Family Communication Styles For Stronger Bonds
Communication is and always will be key. No matter if the relationship is with a friend, family member, co-worker, or significant other, communication is important, especially when it comes to building a stronger bond.
According to research, there are four different types of family communication patterns. These four patterns have different levels of two factors: conversation and conformity.
How to Help Your Teen if They're Experiencing Pandemic Depression
There’s no question the pandemic has changed almost everyone’s lives in some way. That includes teenagers. When you think about it, kids and teens have had to flip almost everything they know about “normal life” over the last few years.