Teen insomnia and anxiety are becoming increasingly recognized as significant health concerns in today’s fast-paced and high-pressure society. With the rise of social media engagement, academic demands, and the constant need to excel in various aspects of life, teenagers often find themselves caught in a web of sleeplessness and worry. This toxic combination not only …

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You must think I hate social media!   The article I wrote titled Death by Social Media may have left that impression. But like with all things, I believe in balance. There are not many things that I view as all good or all bad. In this article, I want to explore the important role …

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Your teen has been in counseling for a while now but not much has changed or improved. Your teen seems stuck. There is something in the way of making progress and you hate to see them struggling. You wonder, should I explore medication for my teen?  The Fear Sets In I’ve seen it time and …

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Does it ever stop? They go to school for 7 or 8 hours a day, then soccer practice, followed by hours upon hours of homework. Don’t forget about the test in chemistry tomorrow either!   Repeat it all again tomorrow. Except instead of soccer you have violin lessons and then have to study for a …

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The word anxiety has become massively popular within recent decades and has even more recently been used to talk about mental health struggles. But did you know that anxiety originated as a survival necessity? Furthermore, it’s the reason that you are here and alive! Anxiety as a Survival Mechanism  Anxiety told our ancestors to run …

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What comes to mind when you think of summer as a teen? Swimming, beaches, cold treats, no school, summer camp, family trips. Teens are in kind of a strange position for a summer vacation. In fact, they are generally too old for many summer camps but also too young for most summer jobs. This may …

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What have all generations of teenagers had in common? It’s not a wardrobe, hairstyle, music preferences, or language. While teens of every decade have looked and sounded quite different, there is a similarity between today’s teens and yesterday’s teens. This is a thread of comparison based on my experiences as a therapist working with teens …

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It starts as early as kindergarten “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. Furthermore, it starts on the very first day of high school “where are you going to college?”. The pressure of “have you started ACT prep?” starts earlier and earlier with every generation. It’s no wonder teens today seem to …

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On a daily basis, I bet your teen goes to school and learns about subjects like math, science, history, and more. Not only do teens increase their knowledge in those subjects, but teens also may learn skills in areas. Areas such as physical education, art, music, computers, and a variety of electives. When your teen …

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