It's still in its early phases of testing, but one Toronto Emergency Room has put ER doctors on the path to reducing prescriptions given to "med seeking" patients. A fair number of patients who go to see a doctor fake pain or illness in order to obtain a...
Teenagers like it when you listen. They will talk if you can refrain from judging or interrupting the things they would like to share with you. Helping teens grow and families improve connection, Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Marijuana is everywhere. If your teenager isn't using it, they know at least five other adolescents who are. Teenagers have a very lackadaisical attitude towards the drug. They generally don't think much about the physical health consequences of inhaling smoke/vape...
Every week in my counseling office, I sit across the room from at least one Orange County teenager who is struggling with codependency. They do not usually realize this is their struggle. Their parents call me because their child is feeling a lot of anxiety, or has...
It's hard to go back to school if you feel nervous about it. It's even harder if you have full on anxiety. Helping teens grow and families improve connection, Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Ending a relationship in which you get a lot of your value from helping someone who does not necessarily want help is a huge challenge. You believe this person would fall apart without you. They might tell you things like, "I will kill myself if you ever break up...
Social anxiety is really hard for those who deal with it. There is nearly a feeling of panic each time an uncomfortable social situation arises. This can range from meeting new friends, to attending something with a large group of people, to a fear of being...
If your teen tells you he/she is LGB or T, there is a lot for you to consider. Your intial reaction is very important. But, if you've already reacted, what you say next is still critical. Your teen has two primary things to accomplish at his age. 1. He needs to find...
6th grade was hell for me. The girls in my carpool used to get out of the car and shut the door before I could get out. They'd walk off as fast as possible so they didn't have to walk with me. When I'd get on the campus and try to stand in the circle of other 6th...
I think this poem someone wrote adequately sums up how someone feels who suffers from Panic Attacks. Mental Illness Poem Just wrote how I felt when I have a panic attack. Panic Disorder © Brittany Tightness in my chest I cant breath. The only time I can escape is when...
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.
