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...
