My Favorite DBT Group Activity for Teens
This DBT group activity is a simple and straightforward method that helps teens identify thought distortions that are…
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How to Overcome Common Mindfulness Struggles
Let’s explore some of the most common struggles teens face in mindfulness and offer strategies to overcome them.
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Parental Alienation: What Is It, and What Can I Do to Help?
One of the most heart-breaking outcomes of a messy divorce is when one parent uses their teen as a pawn to continue to…
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Understanding Self-Harm Behaviors
It is important to approach self-harm with understanding and compassion…it’s usually a coping mechanism for distress…
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Could It Be an Eating Disorder?
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 24-March 2, and parents might have questions about their teen’s behavior…
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Fighting with Friends? The DBT Skill DEARMAN Can Help
DEARMAN is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy skill that helps teens express their needs effectively while fostering…
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Helping Your Teen Learn Responsibility
Parents are often puzzled as to why it is so hard to get teens to be responsible. How do you get their buy-in and help…
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Why Love is a Tricky Topic for Teens
Is your teen struggling this Valentine’s Day? Here are some things to keep in mind when talking to your teen about love.
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