Thoughts of a Therapist
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...
14 Strategies for Building Confidence in Your Children
The fundamental parenting skills you can't live without. When children feel confident, they are more likely to have academic and personal success. As they mature and develop, they are more inclined to act independently, learn to effectively problem solve, resist peer...
A Letter to Your Anxious Mind
For the mind that overthinks, worries, catastrophizes, races, and/or ruminates. Dear Mind, While you are a vital organ that helps me in fundamental ways, I realize that I have a divisive relationship with you. I am hoping to improve the relationship, as I realize that...
