Hey parents, kids are cutting again
Since I opened my practice 12 years ago, I’ve found that the frequency of cutting among teens comes and goes. My experience is that it’s
Since I opened my practice 12 years ago, I’ve found that the frequency of cutting among teens comes and goes. My experience is that it’s
BULLYING Years ago, I got pulled into a new friend group of dudes. It was the best! I was sort of new to town and
A few years ago I worked with a 9th grade boy who, quite frankly, pushed my buttons. He was rude and offensive, and I really
Not long ago, I got a call from the parents of two adolescent girls. They were concerned because their younger daughter’s grades had slipped significantly
Teens do great stuff to help themselves and the world: volunteer work, student government, sports, etc. It’s fabulous, but I get anxious hearing about it
I published this a few months ago. In light of the recent suicide at a local high school, I think it’s worth a reread for
As some of you know, a student at a local high school committed suicide last night. After parents get over the initial shock, a common
First, I want to thank all of you for reading my blog posts regularly and for sharing them with people you know. I hope you’re
Think about it, we adults all have secrets. Maybe we were abused as kids or our parents were alcoholics. Maybe we like to dabble in
Although cutting is a concern on an ongoing basis, there are times when it seems more prevalent among teens. Since I’ve been hearing that it’s