Adolescence is a challenging time for teens. They undergo physical, emotional, and mental changes that can be overwhelming to manage. During this time, teens also carry the weight of their parents’ expectations on their shoulders. They are expected to behave like adults while still being told what to do. It can be very confusing to …
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Teen Emotional Overreaction Management
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Teen Emotional Withdrawal and Shutdown
Adolescence is a time that involves physical, emotional, and mental changes that can overwhelm your teen. It also included new experiences, such as romantic relationships and high school. As teens grow older, they crave freedom and independence. Sometimes, this independence may cause teens to become socially and emotionally withdrawn. On the one hand, emotional withdrawal …
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Teen Emotional Dysregulation Treatment
Teens who experience emotional dysregulation feel strong and intense emotions for much longer or more frequently. Emotional dysregulation causes teens to feel negative emotions such as irritability, anger, frustration, and sadness more intensely than normal teens. If your teen has trouble regulating their emotions, they may find it hard to recognize and accept their feelings, …
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Teen Self-Harm and Crisis Manipulation
Statistics indicate that self-harm is most prevalent in teens, with 15% of teens in the United States engaging in self-harm behavior. Self-harm is most prevalent among bisexual teenagers, with other sexual minorities being at an increased risk. It can be heartbreaking to think about your teen engaging in self-harm or contemplating suicide. If your teen ever threatens …
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Teen Communication Therapy Solutions
Proper communication is the foundation of any parent-teen relationship. As teens age, they acquire communication skills from their parents, peers, or the community. Some of the communication patterns adopted by teens can be damaging and unhelpful. Negative communication patterns can create conflict, alienate others, or be manipulative. As a result, it damages your relationship with …
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Teen Family Violence Intervention
Teens being moody and defiant is common. Sometimes, this defiant behavior may become aggressive and even violent. This leaves parents, guardians, and educators wondering what to do when their teen’s anger escalates to violent behavior. Teen aggression and violence are warning signs that your teen is struggling with something else. Teen violent behavior may manifest …
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Teen Rage Triggers and Prevention
Your child’s teenage years are an awkward stage of development. At this age, they face real-life challenges that can be difficult to manage and navigate. These situations can make them feel angry, irritable, and frustrated. Anger is a normal and healthy emotion. It can stem from frustration, being misunderstood, or being treated unfairly. Teen rage …
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