Category: Teens
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Your Teen and Smartphones/ Social Media – What’s a Parent To Do?!
Being a parent in this digital era often means navigating two interwoven worlds: the promise and pitfalls of smartphones and social media. These tools can empower teens with connectivity, creativity, and learning—but they can also contribute to anxiety, sleep disruption, and social pressure. In our digitally saturated world, smartphones and social media play significant roles…
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Holiday Mental Health Tips:
Caring For Yourself During a Busy Season The holiday season is sometimes described [by Hallmark] as the most wonderful time of the year—but for many people, it can also feel overwhelming, stressful, or lonely. Between gatherings, financial pressures, and busy schedules, it’s easy to lose sight of self-care. For those who are grieving the loss…
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College Blog Bundle
Applying, Choosing, and What to Expect as a Parent of a College Applicant I’m repopulating some of my archived blog entries into bundle categories, for easy access. Today’s theme = college. Parents: Learn about what to expect when your teen is applying to college (hint: it’s way different from when you were applying!): https://hopeintherapy.com/2019/11/19/what-to-expect-when-your-teen-is-applying-to-college/ Students: …
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What To Do When You’re In the “Sandwich Generation”
For many adults in their 40s, 50s, or even early 60s, life right now can feel like a relentless balancing act. You’re raising teenagers who are pushing for independence while needing your guidance more than ever—and at the same time, you’re supporting aging parents who may be experiencing increasing needs for care, attention, and advocacy.…
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Therapeutic Book Recommendations for Parents of Teenagers
I love reading and read a lot (as well as equally consume audiobook versions), including, of course, books in the field of psychology to keep me up to date and with new tools all the time for working with clients in my psychotherapy practice. In this post, I’ll be sharing a few insightful book recommendations for…
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Moving Toward Anxiety
I recently attended the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium (conference) in Washington, DC, and one of the workshops I most enjoyed was with Lynn Lyons on helping clients with anxiety. Her talk was geared towards work with teenagers but the principles seem generalizable for anyone dealing with anxiety. Lynn talked about how we therapists, parents, and teachers…
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