by ekallen | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog, Letter From Elliot, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety
February and Valentine’s Day usually represent a time of love and everything associated with love. Romance, flowers, jewelry, fine food, and chocolates – these are all good!For your teen, however, this could be a time of feeling isolated, unloved, alone, and just not...
by lahsan | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog
While social media can help build relationships, encourage connection, offer support, motivate young people, and spark one’s creative side, it can have negative implications if misused. Social Media Self-Perception vs. Reality There is no question that social media...
by ekallen | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog, Letter From Elliot
It’s hard to fathom that dressing up in costumes, asking for candy, or handing out candy can increase the stress level in our teens. But the shortened daylight hours and longing for one’s younger days when Halloween was innocent and fun can actually cause or increase...
by CLeeDesigns | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
What is Positive Psychology? In simple terms, positive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008). It studies human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, with a focus on strengths instead of weaknesses, building...
by CLeeDesigns | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog
What are pronouns? A pronoun is a word that refers to either the people talking (like I or you) or someone or something that is being talked about (like she, I, them, and this). Gender pronouns (like he, hers, and them) specifically refer to people that you are...