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Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr, LPC

  • A frustrated teenage boy sits across from a therapist in a counseling session, illustrating the importance of anger management programs in helping teens develop emotional regulation skills.

    Benefits of Anger Management for Teens

    Understanding the benefits of anger management for teens can help parents determine if mental health treatment is a good option for their situation. During adolescence, your teenager undergoes emotional and psychological changes that can be overwhelming. This makes it difficult for them to regulate their emotions effectively. As a parent or guardian, you should watch …

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  • A concerned parent and a teenager engaged in a serious conversation, highlighting strategies for managing Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) in teens with patience and support.

    How To Deal with Your Teen’s DMDD

    Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder is a mental health condition that causes teens to experience chronic anger and intense irritability. Due to these emotions, your teen may have frequent angry outbursts about inconsequential things. If your teen’s behavior began before they turned 10, it may indicate that they have DMDD. Learning how to deal with disruptive …

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  • A supportive moment between two teens, symbolizing recovery and independence for adolescents with psychosis as they navigate challenges and build resilience.

    Promoting Recovery and Independence in Teens with Psychosis

    Psychosis affects up to 3.5% of all people. Psychotic symptoms rarely show until the late teen or youth years. Teens experiencing psychosis often face stigma, social isolation, and disruptions in their educational and personal development.  Professional intervention is also important; Nexus Teen Academy is here to help. We provide comprehensive care and support for families and teenagers battling psychosis. …

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  • Image of a trauma-focused therapy session at Nexus Teen Academy, showing a therapist discussing the benefits of therapy with a teen, focused on healing from trauma in a supportive environment.

    Benefits of Trauma-Focused Therapy

    Trauma is a complex psychological response to distressing events. It can be a difficult emotion to understand. Teen trauma may cause your son or daughter to experience various mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. These symptoms may occur either immediately after the distressing event or in the long term. Your teen may become overwhelmed with negative emotions like …

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  • Image showing a therapy session with a teen and therapist engaging in a conversation, focusing on therapy activities designed to address lying behavior in teens at Nexus Teen Academy.

    Therapy Activities for Teens Who Lie

    Did you know that 82% of teens lie to their parents or people in positions of authority? This number may be even higher as many teens may not self-report. Studies also indicate that adolescents lie more than any other age group. As a parent or guardian, it can be distressing to witness these statistics, and you …

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