No parent ever wants to hear that their teen is thinking about purposely causing harm to their body. However, a recent study published by the American Journal of Public Health indicates that 1 in 10 high school boys and 1 in 4 high school girls report having engaged in self-harm in the past year. Self-harm, or the act of purposely hurting oneself without the intention of suicide, is a scary … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Teen About Self-Harm
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The AWARE Anxiety Strategy
Anxiety is an emotion that can become more ingrained and louder when you try to push it away or avoid it. Being aware of anxiety is one of the most important first steps to overcome it. Looking at your anxiety decreases the emotional charge and allows space for your body and mind to settle. There is a wonderful technique developed by the creator of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck … [Read more...] about The AWARE Anxiety Strategy
Practical strategies for coping with anxiety in the moment
Experiencing anxiety and panic can be frightening and overwhelming, but finding relief is possible. Often our reaction to these feelings can make a bad situation worse, but with a few simple strategies, you can manage anxiety in the moment no matter where you are. Relief can come more easily with continued practice, and, after enough practice, the ability to cope is almost effortless. Anxiety is … [Read more...] about Practical strategies for coping with anxiety in the moment
Six Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Practice Mindfulness
With the hustle and bustle of jam-packed schedules, it can be hard for kids to learn mindfulness and to stay calm and present in the moment. It might feel even harder to carve out time to try to teach them! But mindfulness doesn’t have to be sitting on a pillow cross-legged with your eyes closed. And it doesn’t have to be complicated or last a long time. Mindfulness can be practiced … [Read more...] about Six Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Practice Mindfulness
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
The Holidays are upon us, and, for some, it’s a celebratory and exciting time of year. For others, it can be a time of sorrow and conflict. But for all of us, it is a time of added pressures and obligations. Here are a few tips to help make your holiday season as stress-free as possible. 1) Practice self-care: The holidays are one of the busiest times of year for many of us, and it’s easy to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
When Your Child Needs Therapy
Therapists often receive calls from concerned parents wondering if their child needs therapy. In most cases, it’s difficult to make that determination over the phone, but after an initial meeting, a further assessment may be possible. During that first session, a therapist will listen and watch for several things such as certain behaviors or a mention of any changes in the child or adolescent’s … [Read more...] about When Your Child Needs Therapy