Understanding the Brain and Trauma as an Addiction Counselor: A Guide for Foster Parents
As an addiction counselor, I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on individuals and families. While many people …
Category: What’s that mean?
Category: What’s that mean?
Adolescent Sexuality in the Age of Technology
To understand how sexuality affects the lives of adolescence, it is important to understand what the term ”adolescence” means as …
Children’s Mental Health and Participation in Cultural Rituals
Children are the future of the world and a reflection of the present, as well the environment they are raised …
An Open Letter to New Parents of Transgender Children
Your child recently came to you and said some unexpected words: “I’m trans.” Or maybe they said something like “I’m …
Dealing with the Anger of Trauma
Trauma is generally defined in the mental health world as an emotional response to a terrible event. However, it is …
Adolescents: Venn-diagrams
“Yikes! this kid of mine? What in the world happened to them?” Often, counselors will hear parents lament about the …
Clearing Up the “Whatchamacallits” of Children’s Mental Health | Glossary of Terms
Mental health can be such a complex topic to navigate; from symptoms and diagnoses to medications and types of treatment, …
Too Much of a Good Thing: The Impact of Technology on Teens’ Mental Wellness
Technology is rapidly evolving and regardless of how you feel about it, the changes are here to stay as a …
A Call To Caregivers Of LGBTQ+(IA) Children And Adolescents
Amidst the social injustices that are becoming more exposed and rightfully addressed, it is important to deal with the ongoing …
A Parent’s Guide To Early Intervention For Psychosis In Children
Has your child been acting differently lately? Did they used to be organized, outgoing, and actively involved in class and …
