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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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  • A frustrated teenage girl argues with an adult woman in a counseling session, representing the importance of anger management techniques for teens to help them express emotions constructively.

    Anger Management Techniques for Teens

    Learning teen anger management techniques is vital for adolescents who struggle with anger issues. This article aims to educate teens on anger management techniques and looks at some common techniques that adolescents can implement in their day-to-day lives. If you are looking for immediate assistance for a teen anger problem, give our team a call …

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  • A close-up of an angry teenage boy with a tense expression, symbolizing the need for anger management programs for teen boys in Arizona to help them develop emotional regulation skills.

    Anger Management for Teen Boys in Arizona

    Anger management is an important skill for all people to have, especially for teen boys. It lets them take the reins rather than let anger control them. As teen boys enter adolescence, many of them struggle with emotional regulation, and the lack of these skills can lead to destructive and out-of-control behaviors. This article aims …

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