Common Teen Counseling Concerns
How do I talk to my teen about counseling?
How do I talk to my teen about counseling?
How do I talk to my teen about counseling?
Many parents come to a place where they think their son or daughter could benefit from some counseling, but they are unsure how to get them to come in. Let me first say that therapy is...
Should I be concerned?
How do I talk to my teen about counseling?
How do I talk to my teen about counseling?
It's hard to know when to make that call to a therapist. Therapy can be time-consuming and expensive, and you don't want to over-react to something that may be quite normal...
Self-Mutilation
How do I talk to my teen about counseling?
What to do now for smoother teen years later
There is a somewhat disturbing trend in teen culture today. It doesn't only occur with teenagers, but it often first occurs when the person is a teen. So what is this, and why does...
What to do now for smoother teen years later
What to do now for smoother teen years later
What to do now for smoother teen years later
Tips for families who haven't hit the teen years yet. Because I've been counseling teens for the past 15+ years, I've had lots of conversations with friends who are afraid for when...
Teen meltdowns
What to do now for smoother teen years later
Why doesn't my teen like me anymore?
Your teen is upset because you are threatening to take away the cell phone. So what does he do? Melts down...
Why doesn't my teen like me anymore?
What to do now for smoother teen years later
Why doesn't my teen like me anymore?
Parents notice a shift in their teen. One day their child mostly listens to them and follows the rules, and then suddenly they don't. Now every word you say gets met with an exasperated...
Better body image
When should parents seek therapy for themselves?
When should parents seek therapy for themselves?
"I'm so fat." Teens often struggle with their body image. Their bodies are changing, they are receiving attention for those changes (positively and negatively). The body can be a source...
When should parents seek therapy for themselves?
When should parents seek therapy for themselves?
When should parents seek therapy for themselves?
Getting help for yourself may be the best way to help your family. Many parents find my site or attend my seminars because they are in crisis. There is something going on with their teen...