Teen Dating Violence: What is it? How can I see the signs? Dating violence does not discriminate by age. Teenagers are engaging in relationships that are as serious and intimate as adults do. If they can have this type of a relationship at this age, then it is also…
Is your teen struggle when it’s time to settle in for the night and head to bed? They aren’t alone. Many teens struggle with winding down when it’s bedtime. This can prevent them from getting the 8-10 hours of sleep that is needed for their brain development. This can lead…
You have decided to take the big step and support your teen in attending therapy. First off, this reveals your teen’s courage and strength to reach out for support and your love for your child to assist in that connection. That is the hardest step that many struggle to take.…
Relationships are tough when you’re a teenager. I don’t just mean romantic relationships. I also mean relationships with friends. After the pandemic, making friends has become even more difficult as the majority of 2020 and 2021 was spent behind a screen. Many of the teenage clients I have seen in…
Seeking approval from others is something we have all sought. The reasons we seek approval from others vary among every individual. As a Teen, the approval of others plays a major role in many aspects of their life. In an age where everyone’s life is broadcasted on Instagram, Tiktok and…
We often hear common ways to be a good friend to others. We should be loyal, honest, and caring to our friends. A good friend listens without judgement and makes us feel better when we are feeling down. When we have a positive friendship, it helps us to feel connected,…
5 Things Every Veteran Should Know About PTSD My wife complains that… I’m drinking more. I’m short fused and hard to talk to. I yell too much at the kids. I don’t know how to explain what I’m going through, sure I get mad but I just want things done.…
PTSD and the Effects on the Whole Family For most, family involves intimacy, security, and comfort. When their world goes into chaos, many people turn to their family for reassurance and emotional support. But when the ugliness of society invades the minds of a family member, as the symptoms of…
5 Things Wives Need to Know About PTSD Imagine looking back to a time when your husband was calm and happy go lucky. Now looking at the present, you see this loving man challenged with these events swelling in their eyes. Every wife wants to be the answer on how…
COVID has taught the world a lesson in hope and what it feels like to have it stretched to the limit. In the early stages, we hoped the supply of toilet paper would not run out. As weeks turned to months, we hoped we could afford to keep our homes…
