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…
Dr. Beatriz MannJuly 12, 2019
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannAugust 28, 2018
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannJune 19, 2018
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannAugust 19, 2017
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannAugust 3, 2017
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannJune 16, 2017
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,…
Dr. Beatriz MannJune 10, 2017
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannMay 27, 2017
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…
Dr. Beatriz MannMay 22, 2017
