Divorce seems to be just as common as marriage. In 2008, the divorce rate in America was close to fifty percent. Although divorce seems more common, how to deal with a divorce is anything but common. A divorce is hard on everyone in a family. Children of every age are affected differently by divorce. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Do you ever stop to think about how your attitude affects your children? Do you take your frustrations from a busy day or a problem at work out on your children? How often do you tell your child “no” when your child asks you to play because you think you’re too busy? Are you more [...]
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 [...]
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“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 [...]
The death of a loved one can be one of the most horrifying and tragic events in a person’s life, especially when the death is sudden or unexpected. Many times we’re left with confusing thoughts about the death such as, “why him,” “was there a reason,” and “this person was too young to die.” I [...]
