There are some things to look for this holiday season if you suspect depression in your teenager. Here are a few signs: Helping teens grow and families improve connection, Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Signs of Depression In Teens
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Using Exercise to Manage Your Teen’s Stress
It is very, very important to take good care of yourself physically. You already know this though. What you probably also already know, but maybe haven't been thinking about, is how critical it is to exercise. As a whole, we Americans like to procrastinate...
Should You Break-up with Him/Her?
Here is a list of questions to ask yourself about whether to keep dating your significant other. If you feel uncertain a lot of the time about your relationship, watch this quick 90 second video; I think it will help. Helping teens grow and families improve...
How to Argue Effectively With Your Teenager
To argue effectively with your teenager, you both have to be listening. It doesn't do a lot of good just to try and overpower each other. Here's the mistake a lot of teens and parents both make when they are disagreeing: they continue to restate the same point...
For The Rejected Teen
Your pain is real and your pain is intense. School is a place of special torture for you. You don't feel emotionally safe among your peers. You wait for someone to make a degrading comment or not even notice you at all. You feel as though nobody would care if you...
Physical Affection Helps Reduce Anxiety and Depression
It has been said that you need affectionate physical contact approximately ten times per day for your well-being. Does your teenager get that? If you've noticed your teen feeling anxious or depressed lately, you might ask yourself this question. Some teens hug...
A Tip for Getting “Unstuck”
Do you ever feel like you can't find a good solution for a problem? You've tried and you've tried to fix something but it continues to challenge you. One example of this might be losing weight. You've tried a lot of diets and exercise plans, but you simply cannot...
Seek to Be Significant
Today in church I heard a great little tidbit from Pastor Rick Warren. He said, "Seek to be significant, not prominent." I thought that was extremely applicable to the teenagers here in Orange County. We're trained to differentiate ourselves, be a leader, and try...
5 Things That Increase Anxiety
Anxiety sucks! It's the constant worry about things out of one's control. It can be physical too. Do you ever have those days where your body is irritated or agitated for no good reason? Helping teens grow and families improve connection, Lauren Goodman, MS,...
Is Your Teenager Sleeping Enough?
School, sports, homework, social life, texting...these are all things that get prioritized above your teenager's sleep. There honestly is enough time in a day to accomplish all these goals, but barely. If your adolescent isn't carefully managing his or her schedule,...
Philosophy
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 hope. I 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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