Fear is a natural part of life. It can lead to debilitating problems that make it difficult to function in day-to-day life. That is where exposure therapy comes in. Many people who ask themselves, “How does exposure therapy work” may think it is a cruel form of treatment. However, it was developed to gradually expose …

According to the National Center for PTSD, 5% of adolescents meet the criteria for PTSD, with the number of teens experiencing some form of trauma being higher. Teen trauma is a complicated emotion that is difficult to define. That said, professional treatment programs that incorporate trauma therapy  for teens have been shown to help in both …

Watching your teen struggle with mood, depression, or interpersonal issues is not easy. Interpersonal therapy techniques focus on the correlation between mood and relationships. Its main goal is to address depression in teens. Therapy is important in addressing your teen’s emotional and relational struggles. It may help them understand their feelings and how relationships impact …

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 …