None of us can avoid the trials and struggles life sometimes throws at us. The only thing we can do is learn how to navigate life’s curveballs and use these challenges to better ourselves. No one grapples with this more than the youth. You see, by the time most of us attain adulthood, we have […]
Archives for June 2017
How A Technology Fast Can Benefit Your Family’s Mental Health
Our phones, tablets, computers and TVs have become our constant companions and we can seldom do without them. Thanks to these devices, we can stay in touch with our loved ones, know what is going on around us and even take our work with us wherever we go. However, you might be surprised to learn […]
How Siblings Can Aid In Helping Your Trouble Teen Feel Understood
There is no right answer when your teenager is in trouble. But there are ways to guide your teen, yourself, and your family on a path toward healing. There are avenues and resources to advise you on the right course of action. Wherever and whatever the situation may be, there is a therapy option out […]
When A Strict Parent’s Mindset Hinders The Family’s Growth Potential
When it comes to raising children, the common perception is that a strict parenting style leads to well-behaved children. From an external point of view, children of authoritarian parents certainly seem to be more polite, obedient, compliant and easy to manage. However, research has shown that overly-controlling parents can cause their children severe long-term psychological […]
The Stage at which Therapy, not Addiction Treatment, Is Needed for Your Teen
If you are concerned that your teenager has an alcohol, drug or other form of addiction, you will want to take action as soon as possible instead of waiting until the problem worsens taking steps to intervene. A teenager’s body and brain continues to develop at this stage of their life. They lack the ability […]