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 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

Hi and welcome! This post is for parents and caregivers of teens struggling with anxiety, who know they need extra help, and are looking into starting therapy. First of all, congratulations for taking that first step, making the call, and/or getting your teen into therapy. Hard part over right? No! Of course not, that would be too easy. The ... Continue Reading