15 04
When depression and anxiety hit it can feel like you’ve been transported to another world or dimension where everything is skewed and you aren’t present with your surroundings. You may feel numb, overwhelmed, checked out, or like you’re just floating through life with little sense of what is going on around you. When we and […]
28 02
Everyone feels sad or stressed sometimes. Having these feelings is a part of life and doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s a problem. How do we know when things are getting more serious and may need therapeutic intervention? Masking As children grow into teenagers, they become increasingly socially aware and concerned about what others think about […]
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Team members Talysha and Reggie doing a school parent night at Providence Hall
21 12
Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you. – Katie Reed If your teen has ever said . . . “No one understands me” “I’m ugly” “No one gets me” “I feel everyone judges me” “I’m not good enough” Then he/she is likely experiencing emotional difficulties that might […]
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Our minds and body are connected, every time we have a thought, we set off a cascade of reactions in our nervous system that influence all the molecules in our body. Our cells are constantly observing our thoughts and being changed by them. Understanding the mind body connection allows us to have an affect not […]
11 07
Parents instinctively know that calling a child “stupid” can have a negative influence on that child. As it turns out, a child calling him/herself “stupid” can have the same effect. When kids engage in negative self-talk, it may sound like: I’m no good at this. I can’t do it, it’s too hard. I’ll never learn. Because we love our […]
7 02
Drama can be a common part of adolescence. The emotional “ups” and “downs” are a normal part of the hormonal and physical changes of puberty. Drama is a natural part of this process because it is a time of new experiences and challenges. It is important to be aware of the difference between normal teenage […]
16 08
This article by Meghan Owenz was shared from the Gottman Relationship Blog When emotions run high, people do and say things they normally would not. When you’re a young child, this is what you do all the time. Emotional self-regulation, a large component of emotional intelligence, is the ability to manage one’s experience and expression of […]
7 07
The teenage years can be mystifying for parents. New research offers explanations for some of these mysteries. Once seen as a time for parents to step back, adolescence is increasingly viewed as an opportunity to be tuned in and emotionally connected. Research makes it possible to identify four important phases in the development of intellectual, […]
17 03
A couple of months ago, James Mason Centers for Recovery hosted an evening with Dr. Brad Reedy, author of “The Journey of The Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle & The Road Home.” Our families enjoyed a catered dinner and shared the evening with other parents in the community. Dr. Reedy brilliantly shared his philosophies, tools […]