Understanding EMDR Therapy
As a parent, it can be painful to watch your teenager struggle with anxiety, emotional distress, or the lingering effects of a difficult or traumatic experience. Adolescence is already a period of significant change, and when anxiety or trauma becomes part of the picture, it can deeply affect your child’s confidence, relationships, and daily functioning. […]
How Parents Can Support a Teen Moving to More Intensive Mental Health Care
Deciding to explore more intensive mental health services such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization, or therapeutic day treatment can feel overwhelming for both parents and teens. Here in Minnesota, programs like PrairieCare or Rogers Behavioral Health provide many structured care options for teenagers. As a parent, your role can make a critical […]
Signs of Teen Depression Every Parent Should Know
It’s one of the most frustrating and worrying experiences for parents: your once chatty teen suddenly turns into a master of one-word answers. “How was school?” → “Fine.” “What are you up to?” → “Nothing.” You start wondering: Is this just normal teenage independence… or is something more serious going on? You’re not alone. Many […]
Avoiding the Late-Summer Burnout Trap: When Your Teen Might Just Need a Break
By the time August hits, summer can start to feel a little heavy. What was once a welcome pause from school routines turns into something slower, quieter… and sometimes, a little too quiet. Maybe your teen has started sleeping in later than usual. Maybe they’re canceling plans with friends or spending most of the day […]