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Understanding Suicide Prevention for Middle Schoolers: The Role of Social Media

in Anxiety / Bullying / Cyberbullying / Facebook / Mental Health / Middle School Behavior / Monitoring Media / Online Monitoring / Online Safety / Parenting / Self care / Self-Harm / Setting Boundaries / Social Media / Social Media Abuse / Suicide / Teen Self-Image / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Kaera Spencer-Peterson, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program AS OUR WORLDbecomes increasingly internet-based, middle schoolers engaging with others on social media platforms can be both enriching and challenging. Social media is a significant part of their lives, offering avenues for connection and expression. However, it also poses risks, particularly when it comes […]

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Supporting your Child with ADHD

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting / Uncategorized  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Michelle Murphy, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program AS A PARENT it’s not easy to understand how your child or teen is experiencing ADHD. What are the visual and auditory sensations accompanying the disorder? What is contributing to their lack motivation and focus to complete a task?  This 6 minute film, gives […]

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When Growing Pains Aren’t Just Growing Pains: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

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Written By: Robyn Fredericksen, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Outlet Program WHETHER YOU AREa caregiver or not, witnessing a child in pain is a heart wrenching experience. There is a profound and inherent sense of helplessness when a child complains about illness, pain, and discomfort. My parents recall my complaints of pain beginning around age 4, […]

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Breathing: A Superpower?

in Emotional Regulation / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Self care / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Sapna Singh, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program HAVE YOU NOTICEDhow your breathing pattern changes when you’re experiencing stress, pain, or feeling anxious and agitated? Have you been told “to take a deep breath?” While breathing is an involuntary activity controlled by our autonomic nervous system and takes place without any active […]

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The Impact of Social Media on Teen Social Anxiety: What Families Should Know

in Anxiety / Behavioral Norms / Cyberbullying / Mental Health / Monitoring Media / Online Monitoring / Parenting / Social Anxiety / Social Media / Social Media Abuse / Teen Development / Teen self-esteem / Teen Self-Image / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Tracy Kraft, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program IN TODAY’S DIGITAL WORLD,social media has become a vital tool for teenagers to connect with their peers, share their experiences, and express themselves. While it offers benefits such as social support and online companionship, research increasingly shows that social media can contribute to mental […]

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Mindful Parenting: Responding to Your Child’s Big Feelings

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Written By: Teagan Novick, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHEN YOUR CHILDexpresses big feelings, there are several ways in which a parent can respond. A helpful tool when learning to recognize and respond to a child’s distress can be mindful parenting. Practicing mindful parenting consists of five key elements: awareness, attention, nonjudgmental acceptance, […]

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Just Say Know!: A Harm Reduction Approach To Adolescent Substance Use

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Written By: Connor Freeh, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Adolescent Substance Addiction Treatment Program WHAT IS HARM REDUCTION?Harm reduction in substance addiction treatment is primarily focused on keeping young adults alive. This is achieved through various means that also include abstinence as the ultimate goal. The pathway toward recovery can be long, with several different routes, […]

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The Impact of Academic Pressure and Stress on Mental Health

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Written By: Julia Albro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ACADEMIC PRESSUREacademic stress are two constructs that heavily apply to the child and adolescent population. They are ones that are not often discussed, with implications that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally harmful for those experiencing them. With the increase in youth’s feelings of […]

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Embracing Trans Joy: The Impact of Being True to Yourself and Finding Euphoria in Holistic Well-being

in Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / Mental Health / Nonbinary / Trans Joy / Transgender  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Andrea Antonio, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Outlet Program WHAT IS TRANS JOY?Trans joy is a radiant celebration of authenticity and profound happiness that arises from living as one’s true, genuine self, liberated from the constraints and expectations imposed by society. It transcends the conventional narratives that often focus solely on the adversities faced […]

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What Should I Do When I Grow Up?

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Identity Formation / Mental Health / Perfectionism / Stress / Stress Management / Teen Development  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Chandler Cole, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program It’s a big question,and a lot of young people have the same worries about what they should do as a future career path, what they should study in college, or if they even want to go to college. “What if I don’t like what […]

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