Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I want to call a therapist and ask about what's going on with my kid, but I'm not sure my kid really needs therapy. I don't want to get talked into bringing them in if it isn't necessary. I don't want...
Parenting Teens with Loving Authority
Let's face it, as parents we all struggle to balance authority and love. When our kids are being respectful and obedient, it's much easier for us to be kind, patient, and giving. When our teenagers are argumentative, rude, and ungrateful, we find ourselves wanting to...
3 Signs of Depression in Teens
Depression can be devastating to those who suffer its insidious greed for life, engagement, and joy. Teens who are depressed feel lackluster about their world, their future, and themselves. Often slogging through each day without hope, depressed teens contemplate...
Why Working is Good for Teens
Parents and teens, one of the best things you can do to alleviate depression, anxiety, and a struggle with identity and purpose is get a job. I know it adds stress in a certain way, but in my observations, teens who work have several things:1. Increased confidence.2....
What Do I Do With A Sneaky Kid?
What do you do if you're one of the unlucky parents who has a sneaky teen? You put very clear rules in place, but your teenager continues to do the wrong thing? A lot of the time you'd even say yes if they'd simply ask, but they sneak anyhow. This is...
Take Time for You
You have to take time out to care for yourself as a parent. Don't wait for all your ducks to be in a row because that will never happen. It needs to be intentional and schedule. Helping teens grow and families improve connection,Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
What Does Christian Therapy Look Like at Teen Therapy OC?
We provide an option for clients to see Christian therapists on our staff if they prefer it. I am often asked by Christian families what counseling looks like when it's Christ-centered. The most important thing to understand is that we are not theologians or pastors...
Eating Disorder Relapse
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ls2Wo4WciOc Eating Disorder Recovery Relapse Helping teens grow and families improve connection,Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Forgiving Yourself
Fifteen years ago a 16 year old boy was approached by an acquaintance at school (We'll call him John). The 16 year old had a reputation in his high school as the kid to go to if you wanted to try a new drug. John sought out the 16 year old and asked if they could hang...
Thankfulness
We have so much to be grateful for. It is incredible that we can live in a country with so much freedom. God truly blessed each and every one of us in ways we take for granted every single day. Even having clean water and enough to eat is not a given...