My good friend, and fellow LMFT, Jason Roberts recently published a blog post examining “the tools” presented in the Netflix documentary, “Stutz.” Stutz stars Phil Stutz, a renowned psychotherapist in LA, and examines his relationship with actor Jonah Hill. The film invites viewers to reimagine their ideas about therapists and …
*These suggestions for parents are stated with the understanding that not all parents/families have the time, energy, or resources to implement new structure for their teenagers during these challenging times. I understand that many families are simply doing the best they can with what they have, and there may not …
First, a little background on brain development, so that parents of of adolescents might better understand what’s happening on a cognitive level: …
These are five of my favorite books for parents of teens and adolescents. 1) Brainstorm, by Daniel Siegel: This is one of …
Many parents struggle with knowing when, and how, to begin teaching their teens financial skills. While your teenager may learn some financial …
Most kids in America believe their parents care more about achievement than about the kind of person they are. Data shows this …
Talking about porn can be awkward for both kids, and parents alike. However with early intervention, these conversations can be normalized, and …
The end of summer can be filled with aspirations of academic success for the coming school year. With the stress of school …
While summer provides teens with a welcome break from the rigors of the school year, summer’s lack of structure can also pose …
My recent blog post, written for local mental health directory Portland Therapy Center, offers parents some suggestions for how to support their …