Many children and teens look forward to the end of the school year and summer vacation – no homework, no tests, sleeping in later. Summer, nevertheless, can also be a time when children and teens feel bored, sad, anxious or depressed. These feelings can be a result of less structure, not being able to see friends as often, Continue reading
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Therapeutic Benefits of Writing
As the school year comes to a close and we head into summer, it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. We often hear about stress relieving activities such as yoga and massage, but one of the most cost effective and simple techniques to process emotions and relieve tension is… writing! Here are a few ways to use writing Continue reading
How to Talk to Your Teen
Many parents find that their previously loquacious children become teens who keep each word a prisoner. When asked, “How was your day?” they respond with a monosyllabic, “Fine.” When you follow up with, “What did you do?” they answer, “Not much.” It is completely normal for teens to want more independence and privacy in their adolescent years, but there Continue reading
Teens Learn To Manage Anxiety & Feel Better About Themselves
Dear Friends, I can’t express enough how exciting it is to see the teens enrolled in our Circle Up groups developing confidence and self-worth. They should all be so proud of themselves for being open to exploring new ways of self-expression, learning about emotional regulation, and practicing healthy social skills. Although some of them start the group Continue reading