As a parent of three teenagers, I understand the turmoil of parenting kids in this stage of life. Adolescence is a time for our teens to learn about themselves. Their likes, dislikes, abilities, and talents, who they are in relationships, what their limits are, and how they respond in different situations. Especially with fewer limits than they had when they...[ read more ]
The following is Part 2 in a 4-Part Series of Self-Care experiments, conducted and reported on by the fabulous Psychology intern: Adra Brown. For more "Experiments in Self-Care", see Part 1: Mindfulness Meditation or Part 2: Tidying Up. Mood-Tracking App Moodnotes is a mood-tracking and mood-enhancing app. It helps you track your mood over a period of time to...[ read more ]
In this quickie article I will simply summarize what Dr. Ralph Carson cites as the 5 Elements of Healing the Brain from depression, bad habits, compulsive behavior, or addiction: Psychotherapy Adequate sleep Good nutrition Exercise Mindfulness meditation You can check out my full blog post here or watch as Dr. Ralph Carson elaborates somewhat on each of these in this...[ read more ]
"Mindfulness" is a buzzword lately, and with good reason. Countless studies tout it's benefits, ranging from enhanced memory & decision-making, to improved relationships, to reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I personally practice mindfulness meditation regularly, "attempt" to practice it with my kids, and often use it with my clients. For those unfamiliar with mindfulness, here is a primer: "Mindfulness" is...[ read more ]
If you're like most parents, you expend fair amounts of emotional energy worrying about how to protect your child from the stresses of growing up in an uncertain world. This article is for you, as loving parents of stressed or anxious teens, and for your teen, who is truly doing the best they can. These brief tips will help you...[ read more ]