Irritable or angry mood – irritability, rather than sadness, is often the predominant mood in depressed teens. A depressed teenager may be grumpy, hostile, easily frustrated, or prone to angry outbursts. Unexplained aches and pains – Depressed teens frequently complain about physical ailments such as headaches or stomachaches. If a thorough physical exam does not [...]
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 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 [...]
ADD/ADHD,Anger Management,Anxiety,Career Counseling/Transitions,Child Behavior Issues,Christian Concerns,Depression,Grief & Loss,Individual,Marital/Marriage Issues,Men's Issues,OCD/OCPD/Impulse Control Problems,Parent/Child Conflict,Parenting,Personal Distress,Spiritual Struggles,Women's Issues
“Am I crazy?” Maybe you are and maybe you aren’t. As a counselor, I don’t really know if you are crazy because it is not a usable diagnosis. This question is often asked by clients who are experiencing problems and/or symptoms that are overwhelming. “Crazy” is the best word that describes their experience. “CRAZY” IS [...]
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 [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Child Behavior Issues,Christian Concerns,Depression,Divorce Recovery & Care,Grief & Loss,Marital/Marriage Issues,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Spiritual Struggles,Stress Management,Women's Issues
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! [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Blended Families,Child Behavior Issues,Divorce Recovery & Care,Marital/Marriage Issues,Men's Issues,Parent/Child Conflict,Parenting,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Women's Issues
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 [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Child Behavior Issues,Depression,Divorce Recovery & Care,Manic-Depression/Bi-Polar Disorder,Men's Issues,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Spiritual Struggles,Stress Management,Weight Loss,Women's Issues
Everyone needs someone who cares. One of the most important factors in mental health is the support and acceptance of friends. Friends can make a difference by offering encouragement, understanding, and emotional strength. Anyone, however, can be affected by mental illness. Knowing what mental illness looks like and what to do can help those you [...]
