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Pain Increases Depression

Pain Increases Depression

There is a strong correlation between pain and depressed moods. If you find your teenager seems irritable and down, one thing that might be worth exploring is if they are in chronic pain. Not every kid will complain when they have something nagging in their body....

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Technology Addiction In Teens

Technology Addiction In Teens

Dear Teens, You live in an era where it's easier to spend time in front of a screen than go do things out in the world.  It's hard to go more than three minutes without some form of entertainment.  If you look at what you're parents are doing, there's a good...

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Don’t Wish To Be Someone Else

Don’t Wish To Be Someone Else

As an adolescent I was overly eager to fit in with the "Scrippies," which was our sarcastic name for the cool kids.  I'm sure my overeagerness was off-putting.  In sixth grade some girls were called biters, some were called the b-word and some were called...

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PTSD/ Trauma in Teens

PTSD/ Trauma in Teens

I've been a therapist for a decade now.  I've worked with teens in private practice for that entire duration.  I've heard a lot of different stories, many of which involve trauma.  I've noticed with trauma there is a natural tendency to incorrectly predict its effects...

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Coaddiction or Codependency

Coaddiction or Codependency

People get confused by the term codependent, or coaddict.  I thought today I'd address codependence/coaddiction to see if it clears it up.  If someone you love is engaging in an unhealthy behavior such as drug abuse, gambling, excessive shopping, etc., it is very...

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Vaping Among Tweens and Teens

Vaping Among Tweens and Teens

Vaping is becoming an extremely common means of substance use among tweens and teens. Many of my later teen clients are completely addicted to nicotine. It all started innocently enough, and usually in middle school. Please watch the following video on a few basics...

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Getting Your Teen to Help Around the House

Getting Your Teen to Help Around the House

You work full-time and your teenager is home after school.  It feels very frustrating that they stay home a good part of the day, or are out having fun with friends while the house needs a lot of attention.  Maybe you don't even care about the chores around the house...

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Too Much Authority In Parenting Doesn’t Work

Too Much Authority In Parenting Doesn’t Work

If you're a parent who wishes to connect better with your teen, you'll have to have elements of friendship in your relationship.  The parents who know how to listen well and care about what their kids care about seem to also have authority.  The parents I see in...

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Approval-Seeking Teens

Approval-Seeking Teens

This post will not apply to every parent.  Some of you have kids who are very comfortable with who they are.  They seem relaxed and self-assured.  What a blessing!   There are a large number of you though who have teens that really want approval.  This can take...

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Hello, I’m Lauren! If you notice your teen struggling, you might be feeling helpless, hopeless, frustrated or concerned as a parent.  Try to remember, there is hopeI want to help your adolescent feel better.  My hope is for them to enjoy their life again.  I want them to feel confident they can handle whatever situations arise.

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