If you have a teen in your household, you may be wondering what makes them so “moody” and “emotional.” I put those terms in quotations because they are labels often placed on teenagers as they navigate the roller coaster of their feelings, but did you know there are very valid reasons that your teen seems so up and down? These reasons are physiological, environmental, and part of the experience of growing up. I am here to breakdown 3 factors that may influence a teen’s mental health.
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 …
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 …
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 …
You may not mean to, but there are many things that adults say on a regular basis that are causing harm to teens who identify as LGBTQ+. These microaggression include: “it’s just a phase,” “they are too young to know,” and “they’re just trying to fit in.” Some of those may not sound so bad, …
Back in November 2021, I attended a weekend long training event that was hosted by the Southern Sandtray Therapy Institute. The training was online and consisted of two days of workshops. Additionally, it included lectures about various techniques and skills. These skills were used for incorporating sandtray therapy into counseling work. What is Sandtray Therapy? …
If you have a teen in your household, you may be wondering what makes them so “moody” and “emotional.” I put those terms in quotations because they are labels. Often placed on teenagers as they navigate the roller coaster of their feelings. But did you know there are very valid reasons that your …
You probably wouldn’t believe it if I told you, but the stage is where some of the most anxious people spend their time. It’s hard to believe since it takes immense courage and bravery to put yourself in front of a crowd. How could someone with anxiety choose to put themselves in a situation where …
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT? You’ve likely heard the common buzzword before. You have likely also seen the words “evidence-based” with it. This has probably led you to think CBT is the best and most effective form of therapy. I am here to break both of these buzzwords down for you.
