The following are just some events that may trigger mental health issues for teens that may prompt the need for counseling: When a teen witnesses some stressful event. There are two kinds of stress. Eustress can be beneficial stress such as motivating a teen to...
A parent came to me and asked, “How do I know if my son is addicted to video games?” I told them to consider the following questions about video gaming: Can he function well in other aspects of life such as socializing and outdoor play...
How can Counseling Help me? The other day someone approached me and asked, “How can counseling actually help me?” I went over a few ways counseling may help people. While counseling may help you in a number of ways such as personally, professionally, or relationally,...
A client came into my office and asked how I view clients. It was an interesting question to which I knew she needed an answer. This is what I told her. To me, you are not a diagnosis: you are an individual with ambitions, experiences,...