There are times where it is difficult to cope with the stress of anxiety, depression, or anger. Therefore, we want to find a way to escape the pain, but we do not know how to get there. In counseling, coping skills are a constant topic! Coping skills help teens and adults deal with the everyday…
By nature we are all storytellers; we all have memories that we love sharing. We share the moments that helped define who we are in an attempt to help connect with others. Yet, teens often disregard or don’t fully absorb these conversations, especially if they have heard the story several times. In fact, we all…
“They said it would get easier. They said it would be fun.” I don’t know who “they” are, but parenting teens in this generation isn’t close to being easy. The reality is that teens can be draining. As they look for independence they begin to act like they know everything, talk back more, and always…
Sometimes we believe that by pushing it will lead to someone being motivated. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. My husband and I have been working on renovating our home slowly but surely. We decided that we could get this gigantic corner cabinet up the two flights of stairs and down through a narrow hallway….
As parents, it is hard to know how to support your children as they begin to really embrace more independence. Sometimes, as parents, we want to point out to our teenagers what they are doing is not helpful or that they are doing it wrong. Teens often respond with resentment and anger. It can…
