An alarming and increasing number of teenagers attempt and succeed at suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds. For the overwhelming majority of suicidal teens, depression or another psychological disorder plays a primary role. In depressed teens who also [...]
Teens are under incredible stress. From keeping up in school to friends and peer pressure to and an array extra-curricular activities, teens have many areas in which to excel and feel pressure. Problems with teens can arise when they cannot properly deal with all of the stress they are under. There are several reasons that [...]
If you read the first part of the article, Dealing with a Troubled Teenager: Part 1, welcome to part 2! In this article, we will reveal more closely the impactful ways you can relate better to your troubled teen. Be encouraged, no parent does with stage of their child’s life with ease. Adolescence is a [...]
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see many families who have problems with teenagers. Parents ask me questions, such as: “What happened to my sweet little child?” “Why does he always try to defy me?” “Why doesn’t she listen to me anymore like she used to?” “I’m just trying to help; why doesn’t he [...]
Are you looking for a counselor? Do you know what you want? Are you overwhelmed by the numerous choices of counselors in Indianapolis? If so, the comments below will help you narrow your search and find a counselor that is a great fit for you. Do I need individual, couples, or family counseling? Think about [...]
Are you exhausted from listening to your children scream and cry? Do you have screaming and crying children? Does this leave you questioning your parenting skills? If so, you’re not alone. There is hope to reclaim your confidence and decrease the amount of temper tantrums experienced in your home. Below you will find helpful parenting skills [...]
While it’s easy to rely on the school cafeteria for the kids and fast food meals for you, eating lunch that way will quickly result in unwanted pounds. Use the following guidelines for packing healthy lunches that cover the spectrum of nutrients for your growing kids and for your own nutrient-dense, fitness lunches. Tip #1: [...]
Raising children in single parent families is a daily struggle. As any busy single parent can attest to, it is sometimes difficult to juggle all of our daily demands and still have energy and time left over to for our children. When this happens, emotional connection with our children begins to suffer and feelings of [...]
I don’t like to exercise. Who does? I mean, really? We go to these places where everyone is trying to look leaner and meaner. We walk around like zombies trying to get through the workout so we can go home eat what we want, watch TV, be with our family/friends and then do it all over again! [...]
When we are in close relationship with others, the need for good communication is essential. However, our ability to communicate poorly often gets in the way of closeness. I say “this” and you hear “that.” We end up with a “he said/she said” story that is confusing at best and often alienates us. The tension [...]