Jun 20, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
When you think of play therapy, you may picture certain activities with kids such as coloring or drawing, playing board games, or running around outside. When you picture these things, you may ask if play therapy can benefit teens. While those things you pictured in...
Feb 15, 2022 | Parenting, Teens, Telehealth, Uncategorized
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, it brought with it many changes to our day-to-day lives. Healthcare, including mental healthcare, were not immune to these changes. Over the last 2 years, services like teletherapy (also referred to as online counseling or telehealth)...
Feb 4, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
Coming to therapy is hard. Being able to identify and name thoughts and feelings is even harder. As a society, expression of thoughts and feelings is not always openly received or accepted. We worry about how what we say or do will be judged by others and if anyone...
Feb 4, 2022 | Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Oh the teenage years. The mood swings, crazy schedules, and raging hormones. During this time of life transition, it might be difficult to tell when abnormal eating patterns are actually a sign of an eating disorder. If you are concerned that might be the case with...
Jan 26, 2022 | Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Teens are typically moody creatures thanks to the normal cycle of life. So how can you know if your teen is dealing with something more serious? In this blog, we are going to look at some behaviors that could indicate that it’s time to seek teen counseling in...
Jan 18, 2022 | Depression, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Depression can be a difficult subject, especially when it comes to your teens. However with an estimated 1 in 5 teens suffering from depression, it is a subject that is important to talk about! In this blog, we are going to take a look at “how does depression...
Jan 10, 2022 | Children, Depression, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Depression is sometimes referred to in different ways, such as “the blues” or “being in a funk.” Everyone experiences “down” days, but how do you know if what your child is experiencing is depression? In this blog, we will take a look at symptoms of depression in...
Jan 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Many people experience clinical anxiety that affects them on a day-to-day basis. In fact, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America estimates that anxiety affects 25.1% of children between 13 and 18 years old. Symptoms of anxiety include worry, fear,...
Oct 22, 2021 | Children, Family, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
When participating in family counseling services, the counselor will want to meet with each participant for individual sessions at some point. A child participating in therapy is obviously there for a reason. Not only are they dealing with whatever issues landed them...
Aug 13, 2021 | Depression, Teens, Uncategorized
If left untreated, teenage depression can evolve into a life-long illness. However, if it is addressed at the early stages, it is very probable the depression can be cured. In more serious cases, a combination of therapy and medication may be necessary. Causes of...
Aug 4, 2021 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
When left to their own devices, children act out their innermost feelings and emotions through creative play and is well-known as a method of counseling for young children. Surprisingly to many, adolescents play therapy is still quite effective. As children grow into...
Jul 12, 2021 | Depression, Teens, Uncategorized
According to the CDC, approximately 1.9 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with depression. The World Health Organization cites that globally, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Early...
