8 Evidence-Based Tips to Help Teenagers Get Back in the School Routine
The start of the school year means changes in the whole family’s routine. Some teens welcome the return to the…
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Coping with stress at work
Working hard should not be confused with overworking at the expense of relationships and physical health. from: American Psychological Association…
Distress vs. Stress: What’s the Difference?
When we talk about stress, we’re usually referring to something challenging and uncomfortable. But stress doesn’t have to be a…
The Ultimate Guide for Parenting Teens
15 Tips for Raising Teens Today Parenting teens can be challenging. But it can also be a joy. The key…
How to help kids understand and manage their emotions
Parents, teachers, and other caregivers have an important role in teaching children self-regulation Babies cry, toddlers have tantrums. At some…
6 mental health tips psychologists use
Research shows the importance of having a routine, exercising, and meditation We all know that self-care is important. When we…
What happens in your brain when you give a gift?
Gift-giving activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a “warm glow” effect The holiday…
Why Do I Feel Depressed at Night?
-from the Newport Academy Do you wish you knew how to stop feeling sad at night? If so, you’re not…
Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Parental Burnout
Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and…
Healthy Ways to Handle Life’s stressors
When stress becomes unmanageable, try these evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways. Stressful experiences are a normal part…
Real Love and Social Media
GoodTherapy.com Are you spending more time on your mobile device than the time you spend actually interacting with your partner…
How to handle the trauma of war from afar
Psychologists offer advice on managing stress around the conflict. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the media have been…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
When daylight hours start to decrease and it gets colder outside many people may find themselves experiencing symptoms resembling depression.…
Managing expectations
Everyone has a vision of the perfect holiday, but when reality fails to live up to the dream, stress can…
Dark clouds, silver linings
While most Americans cited negative effects of the COVID pandemic on their lives and relationships, there were upsides for many.…
My Emotions, a Journal for Teens
Joy Hartman, LCSW, Family Therapist After a lot of hard work behind the scenes for the past several months, Clinical…
How to help in an emotional crisis
If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference Mental…
One Year In : Lessons From a Year of COVID
The last year has brought a thousand ups and downs that have made us feel overwhelmed, frustrated, defeated, and stressed…