Parent Support

July 19, 2024

Group Therapy Activities For Teens: Understanding PHPs and IOPs

As a parent concerned about their teen’s mental health, it can be hard to know how to help your child. Teen mental health treatments come in […]
July 17, 2024

3 Severe Depression Symptoms In Teenagers That You Don’t Want To Ignore

Are you concerned that your teen may be depressed? Depression is a serious mental health condition characterized by overwhelming and long-lasting negative thoughts and emotions. As […]
July 13, 2024

Is Separation Anxiety Normal For Teens?

Separation anxiety disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders in children, accounting for nearly half of referrals for anxiety-based mental health treatment. It’s fairly […]
July 12, 2024

Borderline Personality Disorder In Teens: Everything You Need to Know

Teenagers often have to deal with confusing and frustrating changes to their bodies, minds and emotions as they grow up. For teens struggling with mood disorders […]
July 10, 2024

Teen Mental Health Crisis: A Parent’s Guide

Around 10% of children and teens worldwide have a mental health condition, and these rates have only escalated in the last decade. Some experts are even […]
July 5, 2024

Social Anxiety In Teens: What is normal and what needs to be addressed?

In the broadest sense, anxiety is an intense fear, worry or dread. These feelings are often connected to a specific situation, event or thought. While these […]
July 4, 2024

Teen IOP: When Is The Next Step In Treatment Necessary?

Everyone has a different mental health journey, and the solutions that work for one person may not work for another. This is true for children, teens […]
April 22, 2024

How Long Should A Teenager Be In Therapy?

The length of time that a teenager should be in therapy depends on several factors including their diagnosis, response to treatment, at-home support, and their connection […]
April 11, 2024

Enabling Vs Helping: Treating Adolescents with Mental Health Conditions

Jessica Lavender, a licensed professional counselor, and administrator at Embrace U, talked with Lydia Thompson on the podcast “Counselor Off The Clock” about enabling vs. helping […]