Most students in my area head back to school this week. At the beginning of the school year (especially), anxiety can strike ANY and ALL members of the family. Read this article from NPR about tips to cope with back to school anxiety and related stress.
Category: School
A New (Academic) Year
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).
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…
Therapy Dogs for Homesickness
Who knew that therapy dogs could help homesick college students? Interesting! The study cited in this Psychology Today article shows that it doesn’t have long-term effects (or take the place of therapy), but it certainly is interesting and a relief for many!