John, is that a cut on your wrist?-River City Counseling
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
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
Recently my five-year-old pulled me through the door to the gym with extra enthusiasm, anticipating our ritual of climbing the rock wall. While waiting our
Turn on the TV these days and you can’t miss the ads for See’s Candy, Hallmark Cards and unending Christmas specials. As much as the
Normally this space is reserved for advice for parents with teens; this week will be different. I’m speaking to adults who plan to spend the
The following is an article written by Kelly Richardson, a Sacramento Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in working with teens. It appeared in her
This is the third of three articles I wrote on transitions parents and their children face when college begins. They were originally published in August
You & Your Teen Helping younger teens to cope when siblings leave for college By STEVE DEBENEDETTI-EMANUEL Land Park News columnist steve@rivercitycounseling.com In my last
One of the most intense times families face is when children leave home for college. The following is an article I wrote a couple of
In my last post, I shared an article that discussed how teens arguing with their parents could help them resist drug use later in adolescence.
In two recent blog entries, “Managing Sibling Rivalries” and “Helping Teens Build Better Relationships, “ I provided tips for helping teens build self-esteem by trying