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Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Hands forming a supportive circle, symbolizing a holistic approach to teen mental health that integrates emotional, physical, and social well-being.

    What is a Holistic Approach to Teen Mental Health?

    Raising a teenager can be challenging, especially when it comes to their mental health. The teenage years are filled with emotional ups and downs, and many teens struggle with stress, teen anxiety, or depression. Traditional treatments like therapy and medication can be helpful, but a holistic approach to teen mental health is becoming increasingly popular as …

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  • Teens and a therapist engage in a psychodrama therapy session, using role-playing and guided interaction to explore emotions and improve mental well-being.

    Common Teen Psychodrama Therapy Techniques

    As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to watch your teen struggle with their emotions. Maybe they shut down when upset, get angry, or don’t have words to express their feelings. If you have been searching for ways to help them open up, teen psychodrama therapy techniques may be the answer. Teen psychodrama therapy is a unique …

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  • Teen engaged in an art therapy session, using drawing and colors as a form of self-expression and emotional healing in a supportive environment.

    How Does Teen Art Therapy Work?

    Art therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy. Learning how art therapy works is vital to understanding if it is right for your teen. It uses creative expression to help teens process emotions, reduce stress, and improve mental health. At Nexus Teen Academy, we understand teens’ unique challenges, and we believe that creativity can be a …

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  • Teen engaged in a motivational interviewing session, discussing personal goals and challenges with a supportive therapist in a structured conversation.

    Common Motivational Interviewing Questions for Teens

    Teen motivational interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic approach that encourages behavioral change. It helps boost our motivation to make changes in our lives. MI creates the perfect environment for us to grow into the best version of ourselves and helps teens benefit from self-motivation rather than external pressure. Change from within is more beneficial than one …

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  • Teen engaged in a motivational interviewing session with a therapist, discussing key principles such as empathy, goal-setting, and self-motivation for personal growth.

    Key Principles of Teen Motivational Interviewing

    Teen motivational interviewing principles involve recognizing that change is not immediate and that it comes from within. It is a long journey filled with barriers. Many teens struggle to change even when they know their behavior is unhealthy. Motivational interviewing (MI) can assist them in breaking through whatever is blocking them from progressing. It helps …

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