This blog post is going to be a little different. That’s because I’m going to challenge you, dear reader, to do something with me. Included below is less of a blog post and more of an activity regarding motivation. You can participate as much or as little as you want...
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Talking To Your Suicidal Teen
Fall means back to school. Back to school, unfortunately, also means a notable uptick in suicidality among school age children, specifically teens. [1] Probably one of a parent’s worst fears is losing their child to suicide. Over the past several years, more awareness...
Part Two: Let’s Learn About Domestic Violence in Queer and Trans Communities
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to readthrough. Please step away and take care of yourself if this information is upsetting you. If youare experiencing domestic violence please see the end of this blog post for how...
10 Conversation Starters to Help Parents Connect with Their Teens After a Long School Day
As a therapist who frequently works with preteens, teens, and their parents, I often get asked how to engage teens in meaningful conversations about their lives outside of school. Now that the school year is in full swing, many parents find themselves asking the same...