Teenagers often face various challenges that can be overwhelming. Adolescence can be tough for your teen because of personal insecurities, academic pressures, and social dynamics. These issues can lead to anxiety disorders, which affect teens’ well-being and development. Watching your teen go through these challenges can be heartbreaking for a parent. Navigating them may also …
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The Impact of Trauma on Arizona Family Dynamics
Statistics report from one of the prime government organizations shows that up to 43% of boys and girls go through at least one trauma during adolescence. With up to 15% of girls and 6% of boys later developing PTSD, it is clear that trauma is a major problem among teens in the U.S. Experiencing a traumatic event …
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EMDR Therapy for Teen Trauma in Arizona
With up to 5% of teens dealing with PTSD, it is vital to seek out effective treatment to help them process and overcome the underlying trauma. As a parent, it can also be tough seeing your teen suffer and not know how to help them. At Nexus Teen Academy, we understand these challenges. That’s why we utilize …
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Teen Depression vs. Teen Angst: Arizona Parent’s Guide
The teenage years can be challenging and filled with emotional highs and lows, which can make parenting a difficult and constantly changing endeavor. Much of the emotional distress or turbulence can be attributed to ‘teen angst’. This is a normal experience; however, a simple attribution to teen angst may lead to the overlooking of a …
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Best Therapy Choices for Depressed Teen in Arizona
As parents, we often find ourselves in a dilemma in choosing the most effective therapy model for our depressed teenagers. It is a challenge that can be devastating, considering the many factors you must consider to make an informed decision. Successfully going past this obstacle is the first step in supporting your depressed adolescent. Choosing …
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