When anxiety sticks around and starts affecting everyday life, talking to a therapist can be a great next step.
Signs Your Teen Needs Anxiety Therapy
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Back to School Anxiety
Back to school anxiety can show up for different reasons. Some teens worry about grades. Others worry about friends, fitting in, or even just getting back into a routine.
How to Improve Study Habits
As you grow into adulthood, you will face pressure and responsibilities. Learning good work habits now can help you handle those challenges without creating unnecessary stress. School is not just about grades. It is also a chance to learn how to work efficiently, manage your time, and take care of yourself.
How to Communicate With Your Teen
When someone we love is struggling, we want to solve the problem for them. Unfortunately, this often backfires with teenagers. Many teens interpret unsolicited advice as criticism, even when it comes from a loving place.
Helping Your Teen Overcome a Phobia
The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety overnight. The goal is to gradually teach the brain that the feared situation is actually safe.
Teaching Integrity to Teens
When our actions match the way we present ourselves to the world, we are more at peace. In the same way, teenagers who develop integrity often enjoy greater self-respect and healthier self-esteem.
Improving Your Relationship With Your Teen
We want times of teaching and learning, but we also want you and your teen to have fun and joy!
Self-Harm in Teens
There is no single explanation for why teens self-harm. One helpful way to understand the behavior is to view it as an attempt to cope with overwhelming emotional pain. A teenager may feel powerless in the face of a difficult situation—such as family conflict, grief, or another major stressor—and self-injury can create a temporary sense of control.
How to Discipline Teens
The goal of disciplining teens is not just to punish a behavior. It is to help your teenager learn responsibility while keeping your relationship strong.
Building a Secure Attachment With Your Teen
Your teenager thinks of you as home base. They venture into the world, build friendships, try new experiences, and become more independent, but they continue to check in with you. When life becomes overwhelming, you are the person they trust to help them sort through it.