by Christine Lawler LMFT | Feb 5, 2025
When you’re a teenager, friendships play an integral role in your development. Friendships can influence your self-esteem, social skills, interests, and emotional resilience. Unfortunately, making friends isn’t always easy- especially during those formidable awkward years!
In this day and age with social media and other time consuming electronics, social interactions can be even trickier. If your teen is struggling to connect with their peers, there are things you can do to help support them.
Keep reading to learn how to assist your teenager in making meaningful friendships.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Dec 4, 2024
The primitive teenage years are often a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. This sensitive time is filled with academic pressures, social challenges, and personal growth. While some anxiety is a normal part of development, persistent or overwhelming anxiety can interfere with a teen’s ability to thrive. It can be distressing to see your teenager struggling with anxiety- but don’t worry too much! There is hope, and help is available.
Understanding how to identify and effectively address anxiety in teens is essential for parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Keep reading to learn more about how to deal with anxiety in teenagers.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 16, 2024
During the teenage years, life can feel particularly overwhelming and confusing. Teens are faced with changes in hormones, new social pressures, peer pressure, academic pressures, and the process of figuring out their personal identity.
During these emotional, formative years, it makes sense that anger could often build up and bubble over. The prefrontal cortex is simple not fully developed in teenagers, making it harder to process emotions effectively. However, when it gets serious and is left unmanaged, it can lead to damaged relationships, harmful behaviors, and even long term emotional and physical problems.
In this post, we’ll explore anger management for teens and how you can help.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Sep 19, 2024
Ah, the blissful teenage years. You remember being one, don’t you? It’s time full of identity crisis, emotional rollercoasters, physical and physiological changes.
For some, raising teenagers can be one of the more challenging phases of parenthood. Since adolescents go through so many changes at this time, it’s not uncommon to feel like your child is “acting out” as they navigate their shifting identity and growing independence.
By understanding the root causes of your teen’s behavior and employing thoughtful strategies, you can better support your teen through this turbulent time. Keep reading to learn a few tips.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Sep 4, 2024
Getting a depressed teenager out of bed can feel like a monumental task. It can be a challenging and emotional experience for both the teen and their loved ones. Depression often brings with it a profound sense of fatigue, hopelessness, and lack of motivation, making even simple tasks like getting up in the morning feel overwhelming.
However, with patience, understanding, and practical strategies, you can help your teenager take those first steps toward regaining their daily routine and mental health. Keep reading to learn more.
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