by Ali Barnum | Sep 1, 2023 | Counseling, Parents, Support, Teens, Therapy
The Importance of Confidentiality Between Therapist and Teenager Navigating the years of adolescence can be a challenging journey, marked by uncertainties, emotional highs and lows, and a growing sense of self-discovery. During this time, teenagers often deal with...
by Ali Barnum | Jul 24, 2023 | Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Beginnings, Support, Teens
As summer begins to wind down, we begin to think about the months ahead and consider the changes we need to make in our lives. For many, this means back to school season and a new semester of classes. After having more flexibility and freedom over the summer, the...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 15, 2023 | Parents, Relationships, Support, Teens
Are you a parent looking to improve communication with your teen? The journey of parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, especially during the teenage years. As your child enters adolescence, it’s important to establish a strong foundation of open and...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 14, 2023 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Teens
I often hear people utilize the word anxiety in place of the word nervous, and in some respects, it feels as if the term ‘nervous’ is disappearing from our vocabulary. The are specific situations in which feeling nervous is common, which do not necessitate the...
by Ali Barnum | Oct 21, 2022 | Art Therapy, Intention, Mental Health, Support, Teens, Therapy, Tools
Did you know that you don’t have to make art for profit? Often, as adults, we think making art must have a purpose. It’s either to create a specific item for a specific purpose, like a pottery bowl to hold something, or to sell for profit. We’re naturally...
by Ali Barnum | Sep 13, 2022 | Coping, Mental Health, Teens, Therapy
Every parent is looking for helpful strategies for how to manage schoolwork stress. As school has come back in session, it can start to feel overwhelming. Having homework from multiple classes each day is already stressful. Adding activities after school can make it...
