Posts Tagged ‘parents’
When Your Teen Is Struggling: A Mental Health Support Letter for Parents
This mental health support letter was written by Katie Holahan, a licensed clinical social worker, child and adolescent trauma professional, and clinical director of Embark at The Poconos, a residential treatment center in Pennsylvania for girls ages 12-17. Dear Parents, I see you. The parents with the teen who struggles with mental health issues. I…
Read MoreHow To Help a Teenager With Anxiety: A Guide for Parents
Learn about anxiety, how to help a teenager deal with it, how parents can help provide relief for their son or daughter, and when to pursue treatment.
Read More6 Ways to Help Your Teen Make Smarter Decisions About Alcohol
Teens often encounter alcohol in middle and high school. They may come across it at parties, friends’ houses, or even your own liquor cabinet. While it’s easy to find and access, parents have more influence than they think when it comes to helping teens make choices about alcohol use. The reasons why teens choose to drink can vary: Peer pressure and social drinking Curiosity Boredom Rebellion Increased independence Depression, overwhelming stress,…
Read MoreParental Compassion Fatigue & Your Mental Health: Helping Needn’t Hurt During the Pandemic
Parental compassion fatigue is physical, emotional and spiritual fatigue that takes over a parent and causes decline in his or her ability to experience joy at home or to feel and care for her child and herself.
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