The media has been talking a lot lately about therapeutic boarding schools and their place in helping troubled teens with various conditions. You may have been wondering what they are and how they work. Here are some common FAQs about boarding schools fo
Many teens have body image issues. Though social media has received plenty of attention for its role in this, scammers are equally guilty because they weaponize insecurity and use it to encourage teens to spend money on useless and sometimes dangerous products and services. Scams include everythi...
Here's advice for 17 common issues By Your Headspace Mindfulness & Meditation Experts Oct 21, 2022 Meditationhas the power to help us stress less, sleep more soundly, find more focus, and so much more. But maybe our practice hasn’t gone exactly as we thought it would, and we haven’t...
There is a simple activity for building common humanity that is outlined in the workbook, "Self-Compassion for Teens: 129 Activities and Practices to Cultivate Kindness" (Gray, 2017). It goes like this. You think of something you are struggling with and then add the words "like me, ot...
There is a simple activity for building common humanity that is outlined in the workbook, "Self-Compassion for Teens: 129 Activities and Practices to Cultivate Kindness" (Gray, 2017). It goes like this. You think of something you are struggling with and then add the words "like me, ot...
Teens today have it hard. Parenting teenagers is not easy, but understanding the issues they struggle with can help everyone involved. You can't help solve a problem until you know what it is. Here, I highlight the most common problems faced by teenagers
not always indicate a mental illness, however. Your child might be exhibiting those behaviors because he or she is dealing with high school bullying. Teens are often too embarrassed to talk about what they’re going through in school, and many of them attempt to deal with those issues alone...
Many people discover their sexual orientation as teens or young adults, and in many cases without any sexual experience. For example, someone may notice that their sexual thoughts and activities focus on people of the same gender or both genders. But it’s possible to have fantasies or to be...
These issues may be signs of a language disorder. For kids with this disorder, it’s hard to find the right words or speak in complete sentences. It may be tough for them to make sense of what others say. Your child may have this disorder if they: ...
During middle or secondary years, it's common for teens to go through various social and emotional challenges. Explore the typical issues commonly faced during this time, including problems with peers, authority, and family, and how counselors can help teens with them. Read Common Issues with Mi...