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One way that depression manifests in adolescence that is not just "normal" teen behavior

10/26/2015

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Depression in adolescence: Acting out
Last time, I spoke about depression and adolescence in general, listing 5 insights that every parent needs to know. Today, I want to talk about one common way that depression manifests itself during teenage years that will help you recognize the signs and take action early.
Specifically, I want to talk about depression and acting out. We've heard the expression "my kid is acting out" many times but what does it really mean and how does it relate to depression? Let's keep going.
As I explain in detail in a blog post on What does acting out mean and what can you do to help?,
acting out is your child's way of trying to communicate or express something through action that is impossible to communicate through words; their unique way of trying to cope with thoughts, feelings or experiences that are overwhelming to them.


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Depression and Adolescence: 5 Insights Every Parent Needs to Know

10/20/2015

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Depression and Adolescents
1) Adolescence is a vulnerable period in the life of young people, marked by drastic hormonal changes in the body, rapid cognitive development, shifts in self-image, sexuality and peer relationships. 

​This is a time for questioning one's beliefs, distancing oneself from parents, and challenging societal norms. It is a time for finding one's own place in the world in search of a unique identify, life goals and aspirations. It is a critical time but also a difficult period of transition from childhood to young adulthood, from a place of dependence to one of independence. Adolescents find themselves challenging authority, while at the same time anxiously needing it.


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Parenting children with special needs: The 1 intervention you can't afford to neglect

10/13/2015

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PictureImage courtesy of Let Grow Therapy and Counseling - Helping Children to Thrive
Are you a parent of a child or children with special needs? If so, kudos to you! You have one of the hardest jobs out there - being a full time caregiver to a child with special needs can be both physically and emotionally draining, not to mention the impact it has on your romantic relationship.

It takes twice as much effort for parents of children with special needs to stay intimately connected to one another and it is not unusual for people to struggle to do so between all IEP meetings, therapy appointments and after-school supports. If you can relate, this article is meant for you. 


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    Hi, I'm Misha!

    I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of Inside Family Counseling, LLC. 
    I specializes in counseling troubled children and adolescents, who face behavioral and emotional challenges at home and at school. My mission is to empower, support and guide children, adolescents and their parents to a happy and healthy family.  

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