12 results for tag: Teen Counseling

18 Invaluable Pieces of Advice From Therapists & Counselors

There are not many common pieces of advice from therapists and counselors, since we have diverse training, backgrounds and experiences, but this list seems accurate. The themes around boundaries/saying "no", protecting yourself, letting go of relationships that are not supporting your growth and peace, are essential and agreed upon generally across the field. Of course, your specific situation and circumstances are important to consider as well. My favorite piece of advice from therapists and counselors is first on their list, "Feelings are not facts."  I wish we would all be able to integrate this nugget of wisdom in our lives!
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3 Reasons You Should Definitely Not Go To Therapy

This article is hysterical, insightful and well written. If you have never read Elephant Journal previously, I invite you to do so. The essays are interesting, relevant and thoughtful without any hype or propaganda. This essay on why NOT go to therapy is written by a therapist with her brand of honesty and humor. I can see me actually thinking from this perspective about thirty years ago. Feels very familiar. I have a lot to add, but am going to just offer you to read and digest on your own, but no matter what you do, don't go to therapy:) 3 Reasons you Should Definitely Not Go to Therapy - Michael Swerdloff - Providence Holistic Counseling, Coaching & Reiki...

They See a Dark Shadow, You See the Bright Light that Casts It

Are you a bright light? Are you shining at your highest intensity? What do you need to become the bright light you were meant to be? They see a dark shadow, you see the bright light that casts it. They see the night, you see the moon. They see a mistake, you see a lesson. Published on LinkedIn on January 30, 2018 Oleg Vishnepolsky A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire ...

4 Messages We Send Tween Girls That Undermine Their Self-Expression (And What To Say Instead)

When I read 4 Messages We Send Tween Girls That Undermine Their Self-Expression (And What To Say Instead), I stepped back and laid down my professional training and experience to get out of the way and just take in what the author, Akilah S. Richards, shared. I am glad I did! Her insights and experience as mother and daughter are right on the mark with my own professional understanding of tween girls. I encourage you not to make the assumption that this only applies to tween Girls of Color; you would be incorrect. In fact, if you shift some of the details just a bit, the same challenges and solutions apply to tween boys, although they may not be as obvious. I am interested in hearing about your experiences with tween girls (and boys) and the solutions the author shares in 4 Messages We Send Tween Girls That Undermine Their Self-Expression (And What To Say Instead).

4 Messages We Send Tween Girls That Undermine Their Self-Expression (And What To Say Instead)

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Rhode Island Teen Coaching and Teen Counseling

I offer Teen Coaching and Teen Counseling  for youth and families. I have worked with teens and their families since 1993 and love the work! Please visit My Work and Training to learn more about what I do and My Influences will tell you who have been my teachers, models and influences. I work outside the box and refuse to accept any teenager cannot find their way in this world with creativity, motivation and the right support. ...

Boyhood – An Inside Look

Last week we watched the incredibly creative film, Boyhood. Along with enjoying the content and acting in the movie, I was impressed with the unique methods used to produce the film, which are outlined below. What struck me was how rare it is to see film or TV accurately or honestly tell the story of teenage boyhood including the experiences of the boy himself. We typically do a fine job of showing what teenage boys do; sports, eating, technology, girls/boys, video games, violence, anger, sex, risky behaviors, etc., but we don't do such a good job of sharing their experiences. We do this profusely in the media with teenage girls, most people over the age of twelve can tell you in detail what it is like to be a teenage girl. We have many classic and not-so-classics books, films and TV shows about girls coming of age and their experiences related to their transitions. Not so much for boys....

Drop Dead Gorgeous Syndrome – Curse, Blessing or Both?

As a teenage boy, I was completely convinced every "pretty girl" had the perfect life. All they had to do was smile. I was not an attractive teen and felt cheated by life. Little did I know about this thing called the Drop Dead Gorgeous Syndrome. The drop dead gorgeous syndrome is when a super attractive women loses herself and becomes addicted to and enslaved by her physical appearance. Her identity is dependent on what we think of the way she looks at any given time, not her achievements, intelligence, character, talents or sense of Self. I will not lie, I hated drop dead gorgeous girls when I was younger. It is an embarrassing admission but real. I was jealous, and felt like I had no chance to ever be with one of the "pretty girls" and this made me feel less masculine. Fortunately, I do not feel this way today. The following experience is based on a real event that happened many years ago. I have altered some facts to hide the identity of the woman involved out of respect for her and her privacy....