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The Stages of Change for Teens: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
Understanding the Stage of Change will help teens develop new year’s resolutions that will stick!
The Importance of Family Traditions: Building a Connection with Your Teen
Connecting with your teens during the holidays doesn’t have to be a battle…building traditions can help!
Healthy Habits for Teens During the Holiday Season
When the stress of the holidays starts getting to teens, these healthy habits can help!
The Science of Gratitude: Why It’s a Superpower for Teen Brains
Did you know? Practicing gratitude is scientifically proven to improve teen mental health!
ADHD and Depression: Understanding the Link
Let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked: the deep connection between ADHD and depression—especially in teens.
Thankfulness and DBT Skills
Did you know that gratitude is good for your teen's mental health?
Understanding Your Teen’s Brain: How Adolescence Affects Behavior
Most people don’t realize that by the time their child becomes a teenager, their brain is developed in size but not in form.
Anxious around Halloween? DBT Helps!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills that can help teens navigate Halloween with more confidence and calm.
What Does an ADHD Assessment Include?
Our ADHD assessments for teens are designed to be comprehensive, trauma-informed, and deeply affirming.
How to Be Thankful When Things Feel Hopeless
Parents, when things are difficult between you and your teen, how do you remain thankful?
Why DBT Skills Matter in High School More Than Ever
High school can feel overwhelming, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are so powerful—and so needed—during these years.
DBT is Not Just for Crisis Moments
DBT isn’t just for helping teens with surviving chaos—it’s for building a life worth living.
Helping Your Teen Manage Their Time
One of the greatest frustrations for parents are watching their teens sabotage their school work because they just can’t seem to manage their time.
Skills I Teach Teens Who are Thinking About Suicide
One of the most effective tools for coping with intense emotions and suicidal thoughts is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Neurodivergence and Suicidality
In neurodivergent teens, we see a higher frequency of suicidal thinking for multiple reasons.
Suicide and Teens: What Parents Need to Know
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and teen suicide is a heartbreaking and very real concern.
How to Talk So Your Teen Will Listen
Parents often attempt to reach out to their teens and just can’t connect in a positive way. What has gone wrong?
Back to School Hurdles and How to Handle Them: A Teen's Guide to a Smooth Start
Here's a breakdown of the most common back-to-school hurdles and some solid ways to deal with them.
How ADHD Treatment Helps Teens in School
When getting treated for ADHD, teens can learn how to work with their brains rather than against them in school in order to succeed.
How to Use the “ACCEPTS” Skill for Distraction in Crisis
When you’re in a moment of emotional crisis, one of my favorite DBT skills for these moments is ACCEPTS.