Adolescents
Articles
Adolescent Girls Battling Eating Disorders
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores the effects of adolescent female eating disorders on the individual and the family. It also...
Launching Adolescents: A Family Affair
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Launching Adolescents describes some of the difficulties young adults face as they plan to launch from their homes...
Twenty Something
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In this article, Christine outlines common struggles...
Surprise, Surprise: Not Everyone Likes Their Family Christmas
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Family gatherings are not always pleasant. We may not even like our family. What is the difference between like...
Myths About Sexual Abuse
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
As familiar as we may all think we are with the existence and impact of sexual abuse, there is nothing that...
Pick your Battles: Peer and Parent Pressure
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Peer pressure is real, and parents receive few tips on how to manage themselves and their children in the peer...
"The Talk"
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The mere thought of having "the talk" about sexuality with their children often makes parents shudder and...
Facebook, Teens, and Depression
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Some teens look to Facebook and other social media to determine their self worth. They do this by comparing their...
Encouraging the Growth Mindset in Children
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Parents naturally want the best for their children and can be instrumental in helping their children become...
Preparing for the School Year
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Families enjoy the change summer schedules bring. It seems families adjust to the summer schedule then quickly find...
Broadcasts
TwentySomething & In Transition - 2 of 2 #3383
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In these programs, Christine outlines common struggles...
TwentySomething & In Transition - 1 of 2 #3382
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In these programs, Christine outlines common struggles...
Affected Family Members Part 5 #3415
Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC
Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...
Affected Family Members Part 4 #3414
Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC
Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...
Affected Family Members Part 3 #3413
Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC
Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...
Affected Family Members Part 2 #3412
Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC
Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...
Affected Family Members Part 1 #3411
Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC
Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...
Powerful Dads, Pretty Daughters - 2 of 2 #3394
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The father daughter relationship is distinctly different in that father's have the opportunity to imprint their...
Powerful Dads, Pretty Daughters - 1 of 2 #3393
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The father daughter relationship is distinctly different in that father's have the opportunity to imprint their...
An Encouraging Word Goes a Long Way, #3401
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss how influential parents can be in helping...
