by Christine Lawler LMFT | Dec 6, 2023
The period of adolescence is a transformative experience marked by physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. Teenagers often find themselves on a journey of self discovery, attempting to find themselves while navigating their rapidly evolving societal pressures. This can be tough for everyone involved.
Parenting, while rewarding, can also be a stressful and transformative experience! And when you notice signs of anxiety in your teenager, it can be perplexing and stressful. “What causes teenage anxiety?” is a question that many parents may be asking themselves.
This article will explore the intricate web of factors that may be contributing to your teenager’s emotional struggles.
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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 | 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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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Jan 3, 2023
Parents are all too aware of the stress and turmoil that teenage years can bring. After all, our teenage years are often plagued with the pressures of puberty, peer pressure, bullying, body image concerns, school, friendships, relationships, and low self-esteem as they struggle to figure out who they are and where they fit in. Many teenagers face mental health issues, often at a young age!
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