Treating Children with Behavioral Concerns
Anger outbursts, temper tantrums, and difficulty self-soothing are oftentimes behaviors appearing in children within the home and/or school…
Strategies for Managing Stress in Adolescents
Adolescence is a time of significant physical and emotional development. All this change can cause higher levels of…
The Effects of TikTok on Teenagers
The Effects of TikTok on Teenagers: What the Social Media App is Doing to Our Next Generation…
How the Time Change Affects Teen Mental Health
Every spring, we dread when Daylight Savings Time begins and we lose that extra precious hour of sleep.…
They HAVE TO Go to School, Right?
One of my greatest frustrations in family therapy is the pressure of sending kids to school. Don’t get…
Working with Adolescents
It’s no surprise that teenage mental health is plummeting. The vast majority of mental health disorders in young…
Why Surviving Adolescence Isn’t Enough
I had a handful of patient in this demographic, with a range of issues, some of which were…
The Importance of Working with Children
I started my career as a school social worker in Chicago in 2009. I quickly realized how important…
5 Steps to Help Teens Handle Real-World Stress:
Today, we are talking about giving an overview of how teens experience hard times in their lives and…
5 Steps to Helping Kids Handle Real-World Stress:
Do you look at your little one and think “man, they have it so easy. If only they…