Reading Time: 5 minutes Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Raising teenage sons isn’t always easy. Parenting teenagers requires patience and empathy, as well as self-compassion. And teenage boy behavior can be […]
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How Attachment-Based Family Therapy Works
Reading Time: 7 minutes Attachment-Based Family Therapy is an evidence-based approach for treating depression and preventing suicide in adolescents. This therapeutic modality utilizes a structured methodology that focuses on revitalizing empathy and authentic connection within […]
Bridging the Generation Gap Between Parents and Teens: A Q&A with Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, VP of Clinical Outreach
Reading Time: 5 minutes Parenting teenagers can be difficult and challenging at times. This is especially the case when there is history of mental health issues within the family. What triggers teen depression, and […]
Homeschooling: A Toolbox + Strategies for Supporting Teens with Learning Differences
Reading Time: 2 minutes Newport Academy’s Ryan Fedoroff, M.Ed., National Director of Education and Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach join with parents from across the country in our Parent University […]
Yahoo: My Son’s Graduation Ceremony Has Been Canceled – How Do I Help Him Deal with the Disappointment?
Reading Time: 2 minutes By Carter Barnhart, Chief Experience Officer “My 18-year-old son is a senior in high school and was supposed to walk across the stage to receive his diploma along with all […]
Supporting Teens’ Well-Being While at Home
Reading Time: 4 minutes With families home during this period, it is an opportunity to tune into your children’s well-being, supporting teens through any issues they have.
Washington State Mental Health: Teen and Young Adult Statistics
Reading Time: 4 minutes Washington State is known for its booming tech industry, natural beauty, and environmentally friendly policies. But when it comes to Washington State mental health rankings, statistics show that teens […]
An Integrated Approach to 2020 New Year Goals and Resolutions
Reading Time: 5 minutes Every year, well-intentioned people make resolutions as New Year’s Eve approaches … and end up failing to achieve them. According to Psychology Today, 80 percent of people who set New […]
Benefits of Spending Time with Family During the Holidays
Reading Time: 4 minutes The holidays are a great time to strengthen the family bond. However you celebrate—or even if you don’t—consider prioritizing family activities this season. There are numerous benefits of spending time […]
Thanksgiving Break: 5 Signs Your Teen Needs Help
Reading Time: 3 minutes Thanksgiving is that wonderful time of the year when the extended family gathers to feast, play games, watch sports—and grill the kids about how they’re doing at school and what […]
Recognizing PTSD in Teens
Reading Time: 4 minutes Teens who experience a frightening event or survive ongoing abuse may experience lasting psychological trauma. Whether it’s a school shooting, a car accident, or a sexual assault, the after-effects can […]
How to Treat a Rebellious Teen
Reading Time: 3 minutes Rebellion is a natural part of being a teenager and growing up. By rebelling against authority, teenagers are simply expressing their individual beliefs, and from their perspective, they are rebels […]
