When the Hugs Stop and the Silence Starts- Finding Your Way Back to Your Teen
When our once-chatty, cuddly kiddos turn into teenagers, parents are often caught off guard by the changes that come with adolescence. Suddenly, there’s a new scent in the air (thanks, puberty!), moods can swing dramatically, and perhaps one of the hardest shifts of all is the emotional distance that may form.
Ask A Therapist: Will My Therapist Have To Tell My Parents When I Cut Myself?
Many teenagers wonder what therapists are required to tell parents. The fact that your parents are taking you to therapy to get help tells me that they are concerned about you, that they care about you, and that they acknowledge that you are in pain and need professional help.
Mindfulness for kids/teens ~ A resource for our kids
Helene Omansky, LCSW writes about Mindfulness for Kids & Teens