What makes a good friend?...what they look like?...their fashion sense?.....how they act?....how well they can keep a secret? We often find good friends when we are looking for people who have what we NEED not necessarily what we think we want. Teens and relationships often get complicated and difficult to navigate. LEARN MORE [...]
Teen communication involves more than words and is not all we communicate when we talk. It can be frustrating to get someone to understand us; especially when we think we are being very clear. It is important that we communicate accurately to get what we really want. LEARN MORE ABOUT COMMUNICATING [...]
When faced with limits, we must make our choices wisely. Choose poorly and you can be left with something that seemed necessary but does not provide you with what you need. Weighing the benefits of immediate gratification versus long term usefulness can help make more informed decisions and ultimately more long term satisfaction. [...]
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a instruction manual for parenting that listed all the possible ways to work with your child to ensure they grow up and have limited: behavior problems, academic difficulties, or relationship issues? Many books have been written about how to parent and probably more have been written [...]
I often hear people say they don’t want to talk about something because they might “jinx” it and make things worse. Does simply talking about something have the power to effect change? Isn’t that what counseling is all about? Knowing how to talk about difficult things is the first step toward change. I [...]