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Parenting Strategies That Work for Kids with ADHD
Your kid isn’t giving you a hard time. They’re just having a hard time. Parenting a kid with ADHD can feel like you’re constantly putting out fires. One moment, everything is fine, then suddenly they’re having a full-on meltdown for forgetting a homework assignment.
How to Prepare Mentally and Emotionally for EMDR
Starting a journey with an alternative therapy approach can feel exciting and terrifying at the same time. EMDR has a positive reputation for being powerful and effective, which is exactly why so many people are interested in exploring it. The term “powerful” can also be intimidating, especially when you’re not sure what to expect during a session.
How Doomscrolling Can Fuel Anxiety and Fear in Adolescents
Your phone pings with a new notification, so you grab it, intending to check it and move on quickly. Forty-five minutes later, you’ve watched a handful of reels on the latest viral trend, browsed through influencer go-tos, read a thread about a school shooting in another state, and somehow ended up on a post about how we’re headed towards an economic crash. The rabbit hole you’ve found yourself in is doomscrolling. It’s the endless consumption of negative and distressing content online, even when it makes you feel worse. While it may seem like harmless scrolling, for adolescents who are already navigating an emotional rollercoaster, it can be a huge driver of anxiety each day.
Adulting Anxiety: Feeling Overwhelmed by Grown-Up Tasks
No one handed you a manual on how to be an adult. One day, your biggest concern is deciding what you should eat for lunch. Next, you’re supposed to know how to make a financial budget, schedule doctor appointments, file your taxes, manage insurance, figure out your career, and still have time to miraculously get eight hours of sleep. It’s a lot to manage.
The Impact of Academic Pressure on Teen Mental Health
No one prepares you for how much being a teenager feels like a full-time job. Between pressures to get good grades, build a college resume, stay connected with friends, keep a presence on social media, and try to figure out who you want to be in this world, there is little room left to breathe.
What Kind of Therapy Is EMDR?
You’ve probably heard the term EMDR therapy thrown around, whether on a social media page or from a friend who swears it changed their life. But the name itself doesn’t give much away. It’s just another abbreviation in the list of many seen in the therapy world. EMDR has a reputation for being a mysterious, alternative approach to healing. The reality is, this method is a lot more straightforward than the name suggests, with science backing up its effectiveness. Here’s what you need to know.
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