Managing Anxiety During Thanksgiving with DBT Skills
Thanksgiving is typically thought of as a happy time. However, for some teens, Thanksgiving induces anxiety for a…
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Self-Harm and the Holidays
What if all of the glitter, deep meaning, and calls for being thankful are more of a burden for your teen, and even…
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Beyond "Thank You" - Teens and Gratitude
Gratitude. Simple in concept, but difficult in practice. Be grateful for what you have and show appreciation for others,…
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Teens and Screens
SCREENS! Some parents see them as the bane of their existence, and other parents feel too overwhelmed to fight the…
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What Is Complex Trauma?
As you and others learn about the many causes of complex trauma, you are then in the best position to support your…
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Fact or Feeling?
In order to begin to check the facts, we need to identify the facts of the promoting event that triggered our emotion.…
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When Teens Choose a Different Path (Not the One You Planned)
When we envision who our teens will become, as they discover who they are, we have to let go of who we thought they…
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Social Media Self-Care
Many of the teens we work with at Mindful Healing tend to compare themselves to others on social media, believing others…
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