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Talking with a Teen About Video Game Obsessions: Respectful Communication Helps

By Beta on June 3, 2015 in Addictions, Children

Teenagers are especially vulnerable to both the blessing and the curse of technology. They’ve probably been using computers, cell phones and other tech gear since about age three, so they’re well-prepared to function and earn a living in the 21st Century. Many have also enjoyed video games, while some teens may have succumbed to the […]

The Truth about Self-Harm

By Beth Potter on April 10, 2013 in Anxiety, Depression, Family

I have seen many female adolescent clients who admit that they cut themselves. To most people, self-harm sounds very scary, maybe weird, or even “crazy.” For my clients, it was often the first time they had spoken about it with anyone. Understandably, they feared others’ judgment. When their parents or guardians discovered what they were […]