Thoughts of a Therapist
COVID and the Urgency of Parenting with Emotional Intelligence
A ripple effect we must face and 16 tips to help you. Mental health challenges among adolescents and teenagers have intensified during the pandemic. One study reported that teen depression rose 50%, anxiety disorders increased 67.5%, and self-harm behaviors spiked by...
The Intrigue of Revenge Fantasies
Who is prone to them, what role do they play, and how to effectively heal. The desire for revenge is a universal personal response in all human cultures. The greater the harm and transgression caused, typically the greater the desire for revenge. I have a patient who...
This Is Your Teenager’s Brain on COVID
How you can help your teen to thrive in trying times. by guest blogger Juliet Glinski, Psy.D. Mental health problems among teenagers have skyrocketed during the pandemic, suggesting adolescents are especially vulnerable to the psychological repercussions of COIVD....
The Only Way to Process These Mass Shootings
10 things to think about that will mindfully awaken you. A name and brief bio are offered on several media outlets of the victims from the Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado mass shootings. I teeter on wanting to know more about each of them, and not wanting to...
Why Practicing Self-Love Isn’t Optional but Necessary
12 ways to practice it and getting on board with the #HowBeautifulChallenge. I had the honor of interviewing the band On the Outside. They are inspirationally challenging youth and others to cultivate body positivity and self-love with their #HowBeautifulChallenge....
The Risks of Cannabis Use for Youth During COVID
What parents need to know about the effects of COVID and cannabis on teens. Research suggests that teens are self-medicating with drugs and alcohol during the pandemic and are at risk for developing substance use problems. Cannabis use can be particularly harmful...
