Source: Stanley Morales/Pexels The Pre-College Summer, Defined This is the summer after graduating from high school as a senior and before starting college as a freshman. It’s that time of transition when…
Can Financial Psychology Help Me?
Source: 1388843/Pixabay When I think back to the times in my life when I have felt the most stressed, most of them have involved financial stress. Both my body and me remember…
The Mental Health Benefits of Sports for All Teens
Sports is big business—according to Barron’s, upwards of a trillion dollars. That is a lot of money. CNBC reports that a stack of 1 trillion dollar bills would add up to 67,866…
“Closing the Loop” With Our Kids and Teens With ADHD
Source: pexel by Anete Lusina How many times have you walked into a room and noticed that your child, teen, young adult, or partner with ADHD has left a trail of things…
10 Signs That Someone May Be Losing Touch With Reality
Source: cottonbro studio / Pexels When people think of psychosis, they often imagine someone in a full-blown state of delusion—hearing voices, seeing things that aren’t there, or believing the government is tracking…
Are You Securely Attached to Yourself?
When it comes to your relationships, do you bend over backward to please others in the hope that they’ll love you in return? Do you play it cool and silence your needs…
What Does Pathological Demand Avoidance Look Like in Adults?
Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a tendency for autistic individuals to struggle when overwhelmed by demands. On the outside, it can look like defiance or choosing not to do necessary things. On…
Invisible Mending: The Silent Struggle of Conforming at Work
Invisible mending is the hidden labor of fitting into workplaces. Source: Adobe/Lais This month, as the next generation of the workforce steps onto college campuses, many are unknowingly stepping into a realm…
Why Today’s Kids Are Facing a Meaning Crisis
Undoubtedly, today’s kids are highly anxious, with 20.5 percent of children experiencing anxiety symptoms as of 2021. Equally concerning is the lack of opportunities for kids to talk through their struggles. As…
The Danger of Hurried Child Syndrome
Source: maxim ibragimov/Shutterstock Is this back-to-school season giving you or your kiddos the jitters? If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that more than half of parents experience back-to-school as the *MOST*…