November 29, 2022
By Gina M. Biegel, MA, LMFT, author of The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, 2nd Edition People want to be seen and heard. Instead of giving others presents, give them… READ MORE
August 10, 2022
By Katie Krimer, LCSW, author of Sh*t I Say to Myself Neuroscientific research has demonstrated that the pain from heartbreak resembles drug withdrawals. It can be undoubtedly brutal, making us… READ MORE
July 26, 2022
By Juliana Negreiros, PhD, and Katherine Martinez, PsyD, coauthors of Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty for Teens If you’re looking for a comedy this summer, check out Red Notice with Ryan… READ MORE
April 25, 2022
By Sherrie Campbell, PhD, author of Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members What is toxic shame? It’s a poisonous mixture of painful feelings, including but not limited to regret, overwhelming… READ MORE
June 2, 2020
By Rheeda Walker, PhD, author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health A Racist System Cannot Fix Itself As you have seen in several studies that I mentioned, racism can occur… READ MORE
December 6, 2018
By Gina Biegel, MA, LMFT, in conversation with Ariana King, senior at San Luis Obispo High School Teen Mental Health Awareness and Burnout I first had the opportunity to… READ MORE
October 11, 2018
By Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, DSW, author of Grieving for the Sibling You Lost “Cause when the villains fall, the kingdoms never weep / No one lights a candle to remember / No,… READ MORE
January 17, 2017
By Sheila Achar Josephs, PhD Most teens report feeling stressed out every so often, but for teens who chronically worry, the sense of being one step away from disaster never… READ MORE
July 13, 2016
Most cognitive behavioral therapy approaches focus on aversive symptoms and problematic behaviors. This emphasis can limit the attention that’s paid to experiences that focus on growth and prosperity, such as… READ MORE
Unlocking the Hero Within: Four Key Questions to Transform Your Life