Ah, the beginning of a new academic year! As you plan for the year, consider if counseling would benefit you. Here are some good reasons to seek out therapy (just one way to take care of yourself this fall).
Category: Growth and Development
For Parents: After College Drop-Off
I really appreciated this article from Psychology Today called “The Longest Ride Home,” written with parents of new college students in mind. Remember, you have given your child about 18 years of instruction and they will do well. Trust the process (and I’m sure someone will remind me of this down the road!).
The Atlantic: Impact of iPhones on Teens
“The more time teens spend looking at screens, the more likely they are to report symptoms of depression…. If you were going to give advice for a happy adolescence based on this survey, it would be straightforward: Put down the phone, turn off the laptop, and do something—anything—that does not involve a screen.” Read the…
Social Media and Teens
Part of the problem is that when we look at social media, we are comparing our internal reality to what someone else’s “external” post. Read more about how social media can impact teens here.