Ugh. September already? I have had ambivalent feelings toward this month for fifteen years! Dread of September and of school quickly replaces the dissatisfaction of spending yet another summer day doing nothing. June, July, and August often feel monotonous—you are finally meant to have all this time and yet it is nearly impossible to find a meaningful way to spend it. … [Read more...]
School Anxiety: 5 Quick and Simple Ways to De-Stress as the School Year Begins
Whether you’re in middle, high school or college, you’ve most likely reached the end of your summer and are beginning to get back into the swing of classes, homework, and school in general. And for a lot of students, when school starts, so does the stress that comes along with it. While school is important, it’s equally important to keep yourself mentally healthy, so if you’re … [Read more...]
Strong Teacher-Child Relationship Decreases Misconduct in Teen Boys
Therapist Brooklyn Bureau, GOODTHERAPY.ORG, June 12, 2012 Conduct and behavioral issues are not uncommon during adolescence. Teens experience a phase of experimentation and try to test their boundaries during adolescence. New influences, new friends, and new school environments also impact the nature of a teen’s behavior during these significant developmental years. Many teens … [Read more...]