by Taylor Bennett | Oct 5, 2018 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Counseling News
Children and teens are physically, mentally, and emotionally vulnerable because their brains are still developing—which makes love and support during these years vital. When parents get divorced, and if they let their issues take priority, that balance of love and...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 25, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Parenting
The teen years are characterized by developmental changes—both physical and mental—that can make this time difficult for teens and parents. Fortunately, parents can make this time a little easier on everybody by parenting their teens with love and logic, according to...
by Alex Moore | Jul 24, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Illness, Parenting
The teen years are difficult enough, but when you factor in the high susceptibility to and prevalence of mental illness, these years become even tougher. Fortunately, parents can help their teens cope with mental health conditions. It all starts with educating oneself...
by Gretchen Cohen | Jul 24, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression, Parenting
It’s often scary to be diagnosed with depression or experience depressive thoughts, but it can be especially frightening for teens. Fortunately, there are helpful resources readily available to teens on their smartphones. Resources include depression discussion...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 1, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health
When disaster strikes—whether it be massive destruction caused by a hurricane or the senseless acts of an angry, distraught individual—parents have the difficult task of talking with their children about the tragic events. While the topic should be avoided with young...
