In everyday complex teen interactions, the concepts of social anxiety and social awkwardness often intertwine, creating a gray area that can be challenging to navigate for many teens and parents. Both terms describe feelings of discomfort in social situations, but they stem from distinct sources and manifest differently in individuals. To unravel ... Continue Reading
The Perilous Path of Self-Harm: Understanding the Dangers of Cutting Among Teenagers
The teenage years are a time of growth, exploration, and self-discovery, but they can also be marked by challenges and uncertainties. For some adolescents, the emotional turbulence they experience can lead them down dark paths, including self-harm behaviors like cutting. Cutting, a form of self-injury, involves intentionally inflicting wounds on ... Continue Reading
Family Conflict: Desired Expectations vs. Realistic Expectations
Family is the mold that shapes the way we feel and perceive the world. Family affects how we react to conflict and how we cope with the hardships that come our way. As a clinician, I often find that the client’s I see have had the misfortune of being raised in a dysfunctional household and they’ve realized that they are not happy with the way ... Continue Reading
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