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Helping Teens Navigate the Emotional Highs and Lows of the Holiday Season

Helping Teens Navigate the Emotional Highs and Lows of the Holiday Season

Christina Sieren
Emotional Well-Being, Holiday Stress, Parenting Tips and Advice, Teen Mental Health

The holiday season can bring joy, stress, and emotional ups and downs—especially for teens. From holiday stress and social pressures to tough memories and expectations, it’s easy for teens to feel overwhelmed. Parents can support teen mental health during the holidays by recognizing emotional triggers, creating flexible schedules, teaching coping strategies, and practicing empathy. With the right tools, families can reduce holiday stress and focus on connection, balance, and emotional well-being.

Understanding the Rational and Emotional Mind in Teens

Understanding the Rational and Emotional Mind in Teens

Christina Sieren
Adolescent Psychology, Emotional Development, Parenting, Teen Mental Health, Therapy & Counseling

Understanding the balance between a teen’s rational and emotional mind is essential for caregivers navigating adolescence. This blog explores how the teenage brain processes decision-making, impulse control, and emotional responses—offering practical strategies for parents to support mental health and improve communication. Learn how brain development impacts teen behavior and what you can do to foster emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and trust.

Understanding DBT: Core Skills for Supporting High-Risk Teens

Understanding DBT: Core Skills for Supporting High-Risk Teens

Christina Sieren
Emotional Wellness, Parenting, Therapy & Counseling, Teen Mental Health

Discover how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) empowers high-risk teens with essential coping skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn how parents can actively support their teen’s mental health journey by understanding and reinforcing these DBT techniques at home. This guide offers expert insight for navigating adolescent therapy, reducing emotional overwhelm, and improving teen-parent communication.