Teenagers have been experimenting and using drugs for decades. Prior to the pandemic opioids were a major issue and so was heroine. In 2017, Opioids were becoming more expensive and teenagers started turning to heroine. Teens were turning to heroine because it was available and cheap. However, it was responsible for a large number of […]
During the past several months there has been a significant increase in mass shootings and people being killed by guns. In fact there has been such a significant increase that mass shootings barely make the news anymore. This weekend there were at least 11 mass shootings across the country. There were shootings at Coney Island […]
Unfortunately we are living in a divided nation and people are getting hurt or killed due to their beliefs and/or the color of their skin. For example, the Federal Government has documented increased hate crimes against Asian Americans and Antisemitic crimes. In addition, there is a significant increase in hate crimes against transexual adults and […]
To begin, I would like to clear out some common myths about positivity so that you are able to truly foster a positive attitude that actually helps you surpass the many challenges that roll up in your life and can help you lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. First, positivity is not about always smiling […]
Sharing your appreciation is so much bigger than just “being nice”. When someone feels cared for and appreciated, they feel like their efforts were worth it, they feel like they are valued for who they are, and they feel like their life is worth living. And that is the power of appreciation. When we look […]
Unfortunately we are living in a divided nation and people are getting hurt or killed due to their beliefs and/or the color of their skin. For example, the Federal Government has documented increased hate crimes against Asian Americans and Antisemitic crimes. In addition, there is a significant increase in hate crimes against transexual adults and […]
While the innovations of new technology and technological platforms were always sneaking into our lives, COVID-19 forced us to completely turn towards using these online platforms. Recently, due to this pandemic, I have completely shifted my practice to online counselling (video, telephone and text), and with this change, I have noticed a slight decline in […]
All over the Country teenagers will be starting their first year in high school or returning to high school. Typically I would recommend that parents think back to their first day of high school and how they felt and what they were expecting high school to be like and how they were expecting there other […]
Many parents, who have teenagers, often encounter power struggles with their teenager. Typically the power struggle occurs because the teenager disagrees with the limits their parents are setting. Many parents get frustrated by the power struggles, but teenagers at times enjoy the power struggle. If they get their parents into an argument most parents forget […]
Schools are back in session and many high school students are back playing sports. The main sport at this time of year is football and cheerleading goes along with it. Both football and cheerleading are high risk activities for concussions. Parents are also learning that “basic” Concussion in teenagers are more common than people think […]
