Having healthy levels of self-esteem means you do not need to determine your self-worth by comparing yourself with others…
Understanding the Teenage Brain
Here is some information that describes the neurological changes that occur in a teenager’s brains, to help you get a bigger picture of what’s going on in your brain development…
Parenting Highly Sensitive Teens
A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist Does your teen have a highly sensitive nervous system? – Sandra
Your Teen’s Body-Image
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist Self-acceptance can be a struggle in adolescence. Read on to learn how to help your teen be happy with themselves exactly as they are. – Sandra
Preventative Therapy For Teenagers
Therapy needs to empower teen clients with skills to meet the rapid changes they are encountering in today’s society. A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist With residents from 140 different cultures, speaking over 200 languages, L.A. has become one of the most dynamic cities to raise a teen. – Sandra Due to managed care, treatment options for […]
Defining Healthy Family Rules
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist Ideally, family rules should honor the relationship between parents and children. – Sandra
Smartphones Interfering In Your Family?
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist Have your family members gotten in the habit of paying more attention to their smartphone–than to each other? – Sandra
Encouraging Your Teen’s Creativity
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist Is your teen a naturally creative person? If so, how do you support your teen’s creative expression? – Sandra
A Cure for Teen Bullying
Emotion gets our attention, but then what we do with that information determines the success of the outcome…
Spend Quality Time With Your Teen
A Note From the L.A. Teen Therapist To improve your parent-child relationship, I recommend this 20 minute daily activity. – Sandra
Teens At Risk For Drug Addiction
Self-medication is an attempt to regulate or avoid uncomfortable emotional states…
Is Your Teen Being Bullied?
A Note From The L.A. Teen Therapist A solid anti-bullying campaign starts in the home – with loving parents. – Sandra