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Why So Many Kids Feel Anxious Today: What Parents Can Do to Help

By | | Anxiety, Christian Counseling, Family, Parenting, Pre-Teen and Teen Counseling

Why So Many Kids Feel Anxious Today:  What Parents Can Do to Help What parents need to know and do when worry becomes a pattern, not just a phase. “My child used to love school. Now every Sunday night ends in tears and I don’t know what to do.” If this sounds familiar, you are far from alone. Anxiety in children has become one of the most common concerns we hear in our counseling practice, and one of the most treatable. We are raising children in a genuinely stressful time. The world they are growing up in is faster, louder, […]

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Excitement Meets Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Back-to-School Stress

By | | Family, Parenting, Pre-Teen and Teen Counseling, Stress

Starting a new school year often brings emotions for your child and you. There’s excitement: new backpacks, fresh school supplies, and the hope of a positive year ahead. But if you’re being honest, there’s also anxiety. The shift from the laid-back days of summer to early mornings, homework, carpool lines, and packed schedules can feel like a shock to the system. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Most parents feel the pressure during this transition. It’s normal to wonder how you will juggle morning routines, after-school activities, dinner, bedtime, and everything else. You’re not just managing logistics but also

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Self- Harm Behavior and the Importance of Building Relationships as a Coping Skill

By | | Depression, Grief, Mental Health, Pre-Teen and Teen Counseling

“I just want the pain to stop.” This phrase has been said by those in not only physical pain, but mental and emotional pain as well. With physical pain, it can be easier to seek help from a medical professional, but what do people do when they are in mental and emotional pain? When those that are in this place feel hopeless and worthless, they may also feel another emotion such as numbness. When people get to this level of feelings, they may engage in self- harm or self-injurious behaviors. While engaging in these behaviors may relieve stress or anxiety

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Teen Suicide: Tips for Parents on Starting the Conversation

By | | Depression, Mental Health, Pre-Teen and Teen Counseling

Introduction Talking to teens about suicide can be a daunting and uncomfortable conversation for many parents. However, it is an important discussion to have in order to ensure the well-being and safety of our teenagers. By understanding the signs of suicide, knowing how to start the conversation, and offering support to our teens, we can help prevent tragedies and provide the necessary help and resources they may need. Understanding the Importance of the Conversation Awareness of the critical role these discussions play in safeguarding our teenagers’ mental health is paramount for parents. The alarming statistics from the Centers for Disease

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Surviving Rejection

By | | Mental Health, Personal Growth, Pre-Teen and Teen Counseling

Rejection is an inevitable part of life. Whether it comes in the form of a job rejection, a romantic breakup, or being excluded from a social group, it can trigger a range of emotions and have significant impacts on an individual’s mental health. Coping with rejection effectively requires understanding of self, the psychological impact of rejection, and development of healthy strategies to navigate and cope through the circumstance. Rejection can evoke feelings of sadness, anger, worthlessness, and even shame. These emotions are natural responses to perceived threats to our social connections and self-esteem. Despite the fact that these emotional responses

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