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Let’s start by accepting that we cannot control our teens’ behavior. Stay with me here. Giving them tools for assessing their own choices empowers them to be fully responsible for their decisions, for better or worse. It also communicates our confidence in […]

“You suck!”   One of the biggest challenges providers (and parents) experience with teens is how to respond to disrespectful behavior. It’s only natural to strike back by setting a limit and/or using an authoritative tone. However, when teens express […]

We want to thank our hard working and dedicated colleagues (of all professional affiliations) providing services to youth out there and doing heroic work on the front lines; day in and day out with relentless commitment and heartwarming compassion! Our […]

A colleague recently told me she stopped working with teenagers – “I am just burned out”, she sighed. What a tragedy! Working with adolescents is a new experience every day and their raw emotion and intensity can bring stress to […]

The new year is a great time to reflect and assess treatment goals to stay on track and seek feedback in your work. When setting and reviewing goals with teens, respect what is important to them. What Works With Teens… Goal setting […]