by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 18, 2023
Motivating a depressed teenager can be extremely difficult- even a teenager without depression can be hard to motivate. Think back to your teenage years… chances are, emotions were high! You might have thought life was hard or unfair, school was stressful, you dealt with puberty, maybe there was some peer pressure, and things were overall an up and down roller coaster. The teenage years can be tumultuous.
Depression adds a separate set of trials that can affect the whole family. You are not alone, and neither is your teen; it’s estimated that one in five adolescents struggles with depression in any given year. If you think your unmotivated teenager may be depressed, this is the article for you.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Apr 18, 2023
Imagine you are driving home from a long day at work and feeling stressed out. As you pull up to the busy intersection, the car in front of you suddenly jumps in front of you and cuts you off. You slam on the brakes to avoid a collision and feel a surge of anger take over you. You begin honking your horn and roll down your window to shout at the driver in a fit of frustration and anger. The driver in front of you suddenly gets out of the car and approaches you and begins shouting at you. Suddenly, an explosive argument erupts between you two and the police are called to the scene.
In the scenario above, we can see how anger can lead to conflict if left unchecked and unmanaged. If you or someone you know struggles to manage their anger, read the following article to learn 7 tips and tricks for better anger management.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 20, 2023
The teenage years can be a time of significant growth, change, and struggles with self-esteem. After all, this is a period in one’s life when they are just starting to form their own identity and explore their interests and values. During this journey of discovery, it is common for teenagers to experience self-doubt, confusion, and discomfort with who they are.
Keep reading to learn more about why your teenager may be experiencing low self-esteem and five ways you can help boost your teenager’s self-esteem!
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