Adolescents
Articles
When Children Steal
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There isn't a parent on earth who enjoys the idea of their child stealing. Understanding the possible reasons that...
Life Transitions
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores the task adolescents and their families face when leaving home. It describes the delicate...
Five Strategies for Encouraging Teens to Grow Beyond Childhood
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses five strategies for encouraging teenagers to grow beyond their childhood behaviors and...
Teens and Anger
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes how easy it is for parents and teens to get into highly charged arguments and what important...
Scared of My Daughter's Friends
A "Dear Rosa" question and answer regarding parenting concerns when a adolescent daughter connects with...
My Child Won't Go To School
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
School phobia, a severe stress response toward school is a very perplexing condition. Suddenly a child simply will...
A Parent's Guide To Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Although sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family, parents can be proactive in helping to minimize sibling...
Ten Ways to "Train Up A Child"
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parenting is hard. Raising children in today's world is a juggling act for most people when trying to do a good...
Don'ts For Parents and Enablers
Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There is tremendous difficulty for parents or spouses when their child or spouse becomes involved in the abuse of...
Who I Am In Christ
Author Unknown, Edited by Brenda Spina, M.S.,LMFT, LPC
Knowing how God sees us and what we have available with Him is important in the developmental process of being His...
Broadcasts
Thirteen: A Precious Time #3598
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Lauren Spence age thirteen describes what thirteen year olds, especially girls, are going through. Lauren describes...
Don't Stop Believing: Taking Off the Therapy Hat 5 of 5 #3592
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 4 of 5 #3591
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 3 of 5 #3590
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 2 of 5 #3589
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 1 of 5 #3588
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Cultivating Secure Bonds and Healthy Relationships in Children #3585
Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, LMFT-T, LPC-T
We know the goals: strong, confident, independent children relate well to others and the world. Getting there is...
The Stories We Tell 2 of 2 #3581
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Children are wonderfully creative at thinking up stories, in which they are heroic and triumphant. However, when...
The Stories We Tell 1 of 2 #3580
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Children are wonderfully creative at thinking up stories, in which they are heroic and triumphant. However, when...
Healthy Esteem: His Workmanship #3577
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
When we internalize His truth that we are His masterpiece, created with a kingdom purpose, a positive, healthy self...
