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3 Therapy Approaches for Childhood Trauma

September 27, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Teen boy in a hoodie looking down sits on a couch in therapy for childhood trauma.

There are 3 fantastic therapy approaches for childhood trauma. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Luckily, a qualified therapist can help kids navigate and process their emotions related to the trauma.   Ramifications of Childhood Trauma Whether it’s physical or sexual abuse, emotional neglect, bullying (including cyber), ...read more

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5 Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect

August 16, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Young, caucasian girl waters plants in the garden by herself, a victim of childhood emotional neglect

For many, childhood is a time of wonder and adventure; a time when all needs are met and comfort is merely a whimper away, or childhood emotional neglect could just be a breath away. And yet for others, childhood never feels quite safe or secure. For these people, emotional neglect was something that colored their early years and affects them as adults. Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is the result of parents not responding enough to the emotional needs of their children. While it is an ...read more

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6 Signs of Depression in Teens

July 19, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Teen in front of graffiti jumps on skateboard as a way to handle depression.

Do you know the 6 signs of depression in teens? Ask any parent what their main job is and they will tell you it’s protecting their children and keeping them safe. New parents spend hours, if not days, baby-proofing the house. They research the best car seats and bike helmets and figure out ways to ensure their kids are safe online. But, no matter how hard parents work to keep their kids safe, it is very difficult to protect children against mental health issues such as depression. According to ...read more

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Depression Tagged With: #Parenting, 2e, childhood trauma, depression, depression help, depression in families, depression symptoms, depression symptoms in teens, family therapy for giftedness, family therapy for teens, Family trauma, teen therapy, teens, therapy for teens, twice-exceptional

What is Trauma Therapy?

May 31, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Distraught parent sits at kitchen table with his head in his hand distraught over a recent trauma.

What is trauma therapy? Not many of us will get through life without facing our own share of challenges. But some people experience not just stress and strife, but actual trauma. Trauma may come in the form of a physically or emotionally abusive relationship, a physical accident such as a car accident, environmental disasters, child abuse, or the sudden loss of a loved one. When a person experiences trauma, their entire world changes almost instantly. Many trauma survivors have a hard time ...read more

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How to Help Children Understand Terrifying Events

October 2, 2020 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

As a parent, your job is to make sure your kids grow and develop in a safe and healthy environment. To do this, you may need to help children understand terrifying events or situations. While it may be possible for you to control your immediate environment, your home, it’s simply not possible to ensure the greater world around your child is safe and free from trauma or natural disasters , civil unrest or Covid-19. The latest research points to the utter futility of trying to keep kids shielded ...read more

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What is Conscious Parenting?

November 4, 2019 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

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How many parents have said at one point or another, “I wish my child would have come with a users’ manual,”? Nearly every single one. Nothing can really prepare us for parenthood. No class, no advice, and no user manual can give us the tools we require for raising happy and healthy kids. The truth is, to be good parents requires us to be conscious parents. Mindfulness – It’s Not Just for Meditation Your 8-year-old runs in from the backyard, excited to tell you about the frog he just found ...read more

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