Boundaries for Teens, A Balancing Act
“Everyone else is doing it.”
“Everyone else’s parents let them.”
What parent of a teen hasn’t heard this before?
Beating the Holiday Blues
For some, coming back to Shanghai after their summer holidays is an exciting time. They’re ready to get into another season, to prepare to welcome fall, to get back
Inner Pain, Outer Scars Article by Carrie Jones
She walked into my office with her arms extended and wrists covered in startling cuts. “Quick, quick! I need some bandages.”
Change Your Mind with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a blend of two effective forms of psychotherapy: cognitive and behavioral therapy. According to CBT, our
Partnership: Competition and dominance
In the past, partnership was about one person supporting the other to self-fulfillment.
Balancing the Books
In a rigorous academic environment like the Shanghai international school circuit, how do we help our children to manage their school-related stress and worries?
Children and Change – Adjustment by Age
Children and Change – Adjustment by Age
By Carrie Jones, LCSW
Have you ever wished that kids came with a manual, telling you just what to expect and exactly how to respond?
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN
How does drug and alcohol use affect the adolescent brain, and how do we help our teens to make healthy choices?
UNLOCKING THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN
Research shows us how understanding adolescent brain growth can help to increase our understanding of corresponding adolescent behavior.
BIG GAME ANXIETY
How we as parents can help our children with managing performance-related anxiety. Enrolling our children in extra-curricular activities like competitive athletics