If you’re a parent of a teenager, you know it’s not always easy. Teenagers have a lot on their plates: school, friendships, finding their own identity, and sometimes it feels like they’re going through things that you just don’t understand. It can be frustrating not...
If your teen needs counseling here are some concepts to keep in mind. Many teens can benefit from sorting out his or her thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions. A desire or need for counseling does not mean someone is “crazy,” but that someone objective to...
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...