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  • Teen lying on a couch during a therapy session, representing trauma-focused therapy techniques used to help adolescents process and heal from past traumatic experiences.

    Common Teen Trauma-Focused Therapy Techniques

    According to the National Center for PTSD, 5% of adolescents meet the criteria for PTSD, with the number of teens experiencing some form of trauma being higher. Teen trauma is a complicated emotion that is difficult to define. That said, professional treatment programs that incorporate trauma therapy  for teens have been shown to help in both …

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  • Teen boy in a therapy session, engaging in interpersonal therapy techniques to improve communication skills, emotional expression, and relationship-building

    Common Teen Interpersonal Therapy Techniques

    Watching your teen struggle with mood, depression, or interpersonal issues is not easy. Interpersonal therapy techniques focus on the correlation between mood and relationships. Its main goal is to address depression in teens. Therapy is important in addressing your teen’s emotional and relational struggles. It may help them understand their feelings and how relationships impact …

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  • Banner image for 'What is Teen Trauma-Focused Therapy?' showing a teen sitting with a therapist in a counseling session, symbolizing the healing and support provided through trauma-focused therapy.

    What is Teen Trauma-Focused Therapy?

    Teen trauma can affect how your teen thinks, feels, and behaves. It can arise from experiences like accidents, loss, violence, or abuse. If not addressed early enough through treatment and teen trauma-focused therapy, it can lead to many long-term consequences. This can interfere with your teen’s development and future. Considering how crucial adolescence is for your …

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  • Banner image for 'Borderline Personality Disorder in Teen Girls,' showing a young girl with a thoughtful expression, symbolizing the emotional struggles and challenges of the condition.

    Borderline Personality Disorder in Teen Girls

    Did you know that about 1.6% of the population has a borderline personality disorder (BPD)? This number is suspected to be even higher due to underdiagnoses. BPD affects relationships, behaviors, and emotions. This makes it a key challenge for borderline personality disorder in teenage girls who are already dealing with adolescent struggles. Looking at the mixed emotions …

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  • A frustrated mother points at her upset daughter, who looks down in distress. The image represents emotional struggles linked to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) in children.

    Causes of Teen Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

    Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental health condition that can lead to anger, irritability, and temper issues — but what are the disruptive mood dysregulation disorder causes that lead to the problem in the first place? DMDD goes beyond normal mood swings. Many parents confuse DMDD with regular temper tantrums. However, the main …

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