Bullying is a horrible thing to have to endure and sadly, something that seems to have become more common in the last ten years. Bullying can have significant negative consequences for the victim of the bullying and can impact their self-esteem, mood, concentration and school performance. In more severe cases, it can also lead to […]
After perking up your teens’ interest in journaling, don’t leave them stumped about what to do next. Though it’s best not to pry into their journaling habits [and being a parent doesn’t give you the right to read whatever they’re writing without their consent!], it’s okay to give them a soft guide on their first […]
According to Hannah Wilson, LPC, ATR-BC, “Art-making, as opposed to verbal processing, can help to get past our egos, defenses, over-thinking and analyzing in order to access what we’re really feeling underneath as well as internal strengths and resources we may not realize are there.” Your teen can significantly benefit from putting pen on paper […]
Teenagers have a bad reputation for being hardheaded, difficult to deal with concerning responsibility and discipline. Since being a teenager is, in fact, a stage where one is stuck in between two phases: adulthood and childhood, teenagers struggle to affirm their free will without being seen as disrespectful and rebelling by their parents and adults. […]
Psychotherapy is a form of therapy that is used to treat various mental health issues and it’s quite an effective form of treatment. It is also known as “talk therapy”. This talk therapy allows a teen to confide in a therapist and the therapist will help them deal with whatever issues they are facing. It […]
source: crosswalk.com Consequences Contrary to popular belief among teenagers, we as parents do not set rules to control their lives. Setting boundaries and dealing out discipline is about teaching the teen about accountability and morality. Boundaries and discipline help reinforce the teen’s distinction between what is right and what is wrong. Having to deal with […]
According to Beata Souders, MSc., PsyD, “For many parents the natural tendency to correct and fix behavior problems was ingrained in their own upbringing and is usually well-intentions, but over-reliance on this approach deprives us of the many opportunities to notice what our children already do well.” It may seem hopeless. You just don’t know […]
History repeats itself and it has a funny way of getting back at you. Once upon a time, you were hard-headed, stubborn and a brat. You made your mom cry out of anger and your dad had to ground you for your disrespectful actions. You didn’t understand it then. Why would you? You were a […]
Everyone around the world experiences the grueling challenge of adolescence with varying degrees of success. It’s a necessary step before adulthood sets in. No one is exempted from experiencing the roller coaster of changes that adolescence brings. Physical changes occur, side by side with hormonal imbalances that often leave trouble in its wake. According to […]
Depression is a common and yet a very serious disorder that should not be taken lightly. People of all ages can develop depression, especially teenagers. Teen depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how a teenager thinks and feels, along […]
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