During the teenage years, the pressure to conform with their peers can be incredibly strong. Parents are understandably distressed when they observe their teen in emotional pain. A decreased in … [Read more...]
Adolescent Counseling 11-18
It is not uncommon for parents to seek that cutting edge experience that will boost their teen's self-esteem, motivation and character. Self-reflection, through the process of talking to a trained … [Read more...]
Effective Parenting Classes
Raising a teenager in today's society can be simultaneously rewarding, exciting, and challenging. During the often-trying teen years, it is not uncommon for parents to fear they may have failed in … [Read more...]
Parenting Teens: Support Manual
It is important for parents to clearly define their expectations for their teen’s behavior and responsibilities. I created a FREE Teen Therapist Parenting Support Manual to help you and your teen … [Read more...]
Is Your Teen Highly Sensitive?
Does your teen suffer emotionally for days after a gentle teasing? Some teens have a highly responsive nervous system. For them, their emotional experience is at such a constant intensity that it can … [Read more...]
Helping Or Hurting? Teens With ADD
"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for the day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for life." When a teen has ADD, it can seem easier for parents to help move them along by doing their work for … [Read more...]
Adolescent Phase-of-Life Strategist
Becoming an autonomous young-adult these days often extends well into the mid-20's for most young people. Over the span of 15 years, I have noticed a growing trend that I find concerning. Many young … [Read more...]
Emotionally Explosive Teens
Does your teen tend to come unglued when things don’t go their way? According to Dr. Ross Greene, a pioneer in the treatment of kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, highly reactive … [Read more...]
Teens Struggling in Social Settings
Highly intelligent teenagers sometimes struggle emotionally and socially. Let me explain why... Because of the difference between their conceptual abilities and their actual development, teens are … [Read more...]
Teens With ADD/ADHD
It can be challenging to keep your teen on course with all s/he needs to learn in order to become an independent young adult. Have you noticed how an angry and irritated response on your part do … [Read more...]
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