Category Archives: Teens

Environmental Factors that Keep People From Healing

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

I have to admit, one of the hardest things about the work we do, is the awareness that sometimes, no matter how much we care and how well a client does in our program, they will continue to have serious … Continue reading →

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“Suicide rates among young women at an all-time high”

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

This headline stopped my heart for a moment. At this time, when so many of us are working to help young woman understand that they can be themselves and can grow up to have the life they want for themselves, … Continue reading →

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New Research Shows That There is More to ADHD

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Laurie

We all know kids, teens and perhaps even adults, who struggle with ADHD.  They have trouble staying focused and on task, struggle to complete one thing before moving on to the next, and many other things including some self-esteem/self confidence … Continue reading →

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Depression Can Strike Anyone

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Laurie

Our vision of what someone dealing with depression is often very skewed. We may see a ‘loser’. Someone who can not keep a job, has no life, just can’t get it together. However, we are often reminded that even successful … Continue reading →

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ADHD Challenges – HOMEWORK

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Laurie

Doing homework is rarely something that a child/teen looks forward to. For families struggling with ADHD issues, it can become a nightmare for child/teen and parents alike. We want our kids/teens to be successful, but the emotionally draining daily grind … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Can be Debilitating

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Laurie

We all have things that we like to have ‘just so’. Maybe it’s how the sheets are tucked in or how the towels are hung up. You only like your hot dog with a little bit of catsup or can’t … Continue reading →

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The Struggle With PTSD

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Laurie

As I have stated in recent posts, most of us have experienced some type of trauma in our lives. However, depending on many things, including the severity of the situation and our own resiliency, we may have been about to … Continue reading →

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What Burden Do You Carry?

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Laurie

I have shared this before. My dad died when I was very young. Not only his death, but the ripples from it, shaped my early childhood and all the years since.  We were lucky. He was in the military, so … Continue reading →

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When is it More Than Just Being Shy?

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Laurie

Most of us experience some anxiety under certain circumstances. Even if you enjoy people and crowds, there are probably times when you have to take a deep breath before plunging into a situation. However, for many people, the smallest and … Continue reading →

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Denying Depression Will Not Make It Go Away

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Laurie

Gosh, life can be tough. Sometimes we feel like we are just putting one foot in front of the other. Day to day stress of family and work can cause us to feel drained and probably at times we just … Continue reading →

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