Working with teens takes a unique skill to meet them where they are at without the extra pressures that often come from adults. Teenagers want to be heard.

Teens often resist therapy because they feel embarrassed or don’t see the need for it. Parents, however, push for it, hoping it will help their child cope with emotional challenges. Though it may feel forced at first, therapy can offer a safe space for teens to be heard and understood.

Brain spotting is a type of therapy that uses a person's visual field to help process trauma.

Brain Spotting works on the idea that trauma is stored within the body. Brain Spotting helps the body release the trauma to be able to process it.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is based on the idea that there are multiple parts to each person. Internal Family Systems is similar to the movie “Inside Out”.

There are about 3,000 different active cults in today’s society. Out of those 3,000 there are four types they can fall under: religious, political, psychotherapy/education and commercial. People can get brainwashed into participating in these cults which can lead to severe traumatic events.

Attachment theory is based on the findings that how a person was raised and interacted with leads to how they interact with others. This can show up later in life in people’s romantic relationships and friendships.

Self-harm is often used by teens as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions they don't know how to handle. While it may provide temporary relief, it doesn't address the underlying feelings. Learning to manage these emotions in healthier ways helps teens develop better coping skills, leading to improved emotional well-being.

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