How To Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Teens
Guest post by Codie Surratt, LCPC, MA Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a disorder of excessive fear, worry, or anxiety presenting most days and recurring for at least six months. Fears can range from personal health and well-being to social phobias, family turmoil, and […]
What is Sturdy Parenting?
Guest blog by Jordan Spinnazola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there. After all, your child doesn’t come with a parenting manual! Of course, there are books and experts and many studies on parenting styles; however, you are the expert on your child. Parenthood is filled with a lot of […]
Life Skills for Teenagers
Guest blog by Sarah Van Meter, LCSW There is no doubt that youth today are facing challenges that previous generations did not. The constant changes in technology, along with dependence on technology, have greatly impacted youth. So how has that affected the development of life skills for teenagers?For example, I noticed the other day that […]
Navigating the Depths: Understanding Grief in Teens
Guest blog by Codie Surratt,MA, LPC, LMT Grief after loss is an intricate emotion. But when grief intersects with the turbulent period of adolescence, the impact can be profound. Adolescents grapple with the complexities of loss while navigating the challenges of identity formation, peer relationships, and academic pressures. So, understanding grief in teens can […]
How to Talk to Your Teenager – Why Won’t They Just Listen to Me?
Guest post by Sarah Van Meter Are you a parent of a teenager and ever wondered “why won’t my teen listen to me?” or “why don’t they talk to me?” As long as there have been teenagers there appears to have been tension or conflict between parents and their teens. Even as a therapist who […]