7 Strategies for Helping Your Child Cope With Grief and Loss
Guest blog post by Ashley Wilkins, LCSW originally posted in 2019 The worst has happened. A loved one has died, and you’re left wondering how to navigate the difficult days ahead. When a child suffers a considerable loss – a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone significant in their life – they feel it strongly and […]
How To Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Teens
Guest post by Codie Surratt, LCPC, MA Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a disorder of excessive fear, worry, or anxiety presenting most days and recurring for at least six months. Fears can range from personal health and well-being to social phobias, family turmoil, and […]
What is Sturdy Parenting?
Guest blog by Jordan Spinnazola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there. After all, your child doesn’t come with a parenting manual! Of course, there are books and experts and many studies on parenting styles; however, you are the expert on your child. Parenthood is filled with a lot of […]
Life Skills for Teenagers
Guest blog by Sarah Van Meter, LCSW There is no doubt that youth today are facing challenges that previous generations did not. The constant changes in technology, along with dependence on technology, have greatly impacted youth. So how has that affected the development of life skills for teenagers?For example, I noticed the other day that […]
Substance Abuse and Families
Guest blog by Rebecca Muir Most information out there about substance use disorder (SUD) usually focuses on the substance abuser and their intimate partner(s). However, SUD is a problem that the entire family must navigate, including children. So the topic of substance abuse and families is an important one. In his book Substance Abuse and […]