When Your Teen Says "I'm Fine"
I've been thinking about the gap between what teens say and what they mean. Here's what I tell parents when they're worried their kid isn't opening up.
Read moreEssays and thoughts on therapy, parenting, mental health, and what I'm learning along the way.
I've been thinking about the gap between what teens say and what they mean. Here's what I tell parents when they're worried their kid isn't opening up.
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Read moreThere's one question I ask in almost every session. It sounds simple, but it shifts how people see their problems. Here's why it works.
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Read moreProgress in therapy isn't always obvious. I share the signs that therapy is working, even when it doesn't feel like it.
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