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ACS’ Program Directors Words of Advice for the Holidays

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Teens and holidays / Uncategorized  by acsteens 0 comments

With the holidays quickly approaching, many parents wonder how to survive this time of year with their troubled teens.  Here are some words of advice from Adolescent Counseling Services’ experienced program directors: Roni Gillenson, LMFT On-Campus Counseling Program Director In my work with teens and families over almost 20 years, probably my favorite moments have […]

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How to Address Self-Harm with my Child

in Cutting / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Self-Harm  by acsteens 0 comments

Continuation of blog post ” Cutting As Pain Relief? Understanding and Helping Teens Who Self Harm” The following tips were excerpted from The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults, www.crpsib.com, Copyright 2012. How should I talk to my child about his/her self-injury? Address the issue as soon as possible. Don’t […]

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Cutting As Pain Relief? Understanding and Helping Teens Who Self Harm

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By Jennifer Jones, LCSW Site Director, Palo Alto High School This article is intended to educate parents and the general public about an increasingly common behavior among adolescents called self-harm. Although brief, I hope to shed some light on some of the emotional issues and neurophysiology behind the behavior and to help families be able […]

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20 Things Teens Don’t Have To Sweat About-Yet!

in Behavioral Norms / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Stress / Tumblr / Uncategorized  by acsteens 0 comments

Between exams, college applications, friend drama and dating angst, you have enough to worry about as a teenager without constantly stressing out about your future. Although there are some things in high school that can be genuinely anxiety-inducing (the common app! landing a prom date!), other concerns — like a getting a credit card or […]

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Teens and Boundaries

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Teaching Mindfulness  by acsteens 0 comments

By: Katie Luce, LMFT Site Director at Redwood High School Family rules and boundaries can provide a sense of stability to teenagers who are struggling to decipher relationships, roles, and even their own personalities. Although they may protest loudly against structure and boundaries, when they have a hand in what is being asked of them, […]

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