In an ideal world, after only a few sessions with a therapist, your child would emerge smiling and problem-free. But, of course, life rarely works that way. Though therapy can be invaluable for a troubled child, it’s not without bumps in the proverbial road. Here, we name a few common problems and suggest ways to […]
On the battlefield of high school, lying is highly effective artillery. Teens protect themselves from judgment by fibbing. About what they did this weekend. About who they did it with. About how much they studied for that test. About whatever. So, when 18-year-old Claire Kaufman told the truth to other kids at her high school […]
Depression. The word can stop people in their tracks. Admit it: We avert our eyes, feel queasy, get jumpy and want to run away when we hear it. Depression seems nebulous and scary, like a ghost, and many of us don’t really know what the term means. But how do you fight something you can’t […]
Adolescence can mean pain, pain and more pain. And some teens have a harder time coping than others. If this is your child’s experience, it’s only natural to want to find the best possible help. But finding the right therapist can be challenging. Talking to local experts, we gathered 3 guiding principles for finding a […]
