What is Self-harm? Currently, the field of psychology uses the term “Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)” to describe self-harm. Self-harm can be a number of things, including but not limited to…
Being a parent is one of the most wonderful experiences a person can have. It is also one of the most challenging. There are so many opposing viewpoints and directions…
What is DBT? At Integrated Care Clinic, we host a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed skills groups for high school teens. It is a 90-minute group with teens and parents held…
Going to college can be one of the most exciting times in someone’s life. It can also be one of the most stressful. You are likely experiencing more transitions then…
Some teens are predisposed to be more emotional. As parents, we can feel stuck in the middle of a constant storm, never knowing what or who might trigger an intense…
What Does the Latest Research Say About Disciplining Kids? If you are a parent, you know that kids don’t come with a handbook. And while there are books out there…
Self-injurious behaviors, what they mean, and why you should take them seriously. More and more we hear about teenagers cutting themselves. Often, parents or adults will express that they feel…
Don’t believe the jokes you hear about art therapy being some “hippy-dippy” nonsense. Turns out, it can really help. Beyond that, it can really help your teen express their feelings,…
Many people worry that if they ask or talk to their teens about suicidal thoughts, they will “plant” the idea in their head. This is NOT true! We introduce some…
Why your teenager doesn’t believe you when you tell her how great she really is. As a parent, it can be hard to see your teenage daughter struggle with low…