Do you find yourself frequently saying “Yes” when others ask for something (time, favors, money, etc.) from you? Do you find it hard to say no? Do you feel guilty if you do? You’re probably having trouble with people pleasing.What does it mean to be a people pleaser? According to an article written by Amy…
The pressure to bring home good grades can lead to constant tension and frustration in the home for both the parent & the teen. We know that poor grades can lead to low self-esteem in students, and, as a parent, it’s easy to get caught up worrying about your teen’s future when they aren’t performing…
Life is this incredible, beautiful journey of trying to find out who we are, what we want, and the people we want in our lives. We may search our entire life to find out who we are and still never recognize our strengths. In counseling, I focus on building and uplifting teens to know…
We all have those friends that seem to always be in relationships. When you’re the only single friend, it can be difficult to be around friends who seem so blissfully happy in their relationships. If you’re constantly surrounded by couples, it’s easy to slip into the “What’s wrong with me?” line of thinking. Even if…
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…
