One thing all adolescents have in common is that at some point or another school stresses them out. They are given an assignment that really stretches them, or have to make a certain grade on a final exam to get a passing grade in a class. Every kid runs up against...
Do you have a high achieving teen? Awesome! It's so nice for those of you who parent teenagers that compulsively do all their homework, keep up in sports or other extra-curricular activities, and generally try to do the right thing. These are also usually...
When I was an intern my supervisor used to tell me one of her favorite pieces of advice to give parents was to, "Catch your kid being good." She'd say that so often by the time a parent brings their child into counseling, they are at their wits end with their...
Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz's book, Brain Lock, is a wonderful tool for those suffering from OCD. I've reviewed the book in this short video. Helping teen grow and families improve connection,Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Sometimes you teach me. You have been incredible throughout quarantine. Teenagers, you've been honest with your disappointment, loneliness and sadness, but you've also been amazingly resilient. Every one of you I've seen in therapy in the last two months have...
These are in random order: 1. The news: Your teenagers are susceptible to the scare tactics used by the media just as much as everyone else. What I mean by scare tactics is that bad news and anxiety cause people to continue watching the news. In my office I have...
Considering we're all stuck at home during this COVID-19 crisis, posting about thankfulness feels important. Without thankfulness each of us will spend our time wishing for things to be normal. Since this day only happens once, there's no sense in focusing on what...
It's scary, but true. On occasion a teenager gets into a violent dating relationship. We all tell our kids that if anyone ever lays a hand on them, the relationship should instantly be over. However, teens are susceptible to the belief that someone can change....
Your heart is racing. You're sweating. Your hands are tingling. You're struggling for breath. You feel dizzy and queasy. Your body is so out of control you feel certain you're having a heart attack.The number of visits to the emergency room because of a panic attack...
About a month ago my elementary aged daughter kept forgetting to bring home her homework. At first I drove her back to school. I told her comforting things like, "No worries. Everyone makes mistakes." Then it became a pattern. I started to struggle with the...
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.
