Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

Adolescence can be challenging for parents and guardians. As teens age, they crave more independence and often don’t understand that they still need your guidance and protection. At Nexus Teen Academy, we define negative teen behavior as problematic tendencies that go beyond age-appropriate norms and can have long-term negative consequences. At this age, your teen wants …

An increasing number of teenagers resist attending school, sometimes outright refusing to attend. This is a growing concern among parents of adolescents. They are often at a loss as to why their teenager is so adamant about their refusal, not realizing that emotional or psychological difficulties frequently cause the school refusal. These challenges may include …