Reflections
On adolescence, identity, and the quiet work of becoming. Thoughts from clinical practice.
Social Anxiety in Teens: What Parents Need to Understand
You remember who they used to be. The child who ran into birthday parties without hesitating, who raised their hand in class. Somewhere in middle school, that child disappeared.
Therapy for Teenagers: What to Expect When Your Teen Won't Open Up
Parents come to me when their teenager has stopped talking to them. The teenager who used to talk about school, about friends, about what happened that day, now offers almost nothing.
Why Teenagers Get So Angry: What the Anger Is Protecting
Your teenager's anger has become the loudest thing in the house. Most explanations stop at hormones and the developing brain. Those are real, but they do not tell you what the anger is about.
Teenage Angst: What It Really Means and What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You
Something has shifted in your teenager, and you can feel it even if you can't name it. The warmth that used to come easily has been replaced by silence, a short fuse, or feelings that seem out of proportion to whatever just happened. Here's what it actually means.
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