02/28/2018
Teens RULE.
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I Believe In The Power Of Teenage Outrage February 27, 2018 Jennifer Reisberg Like the rest of the country, I’ve been following Emma Gonzalez and the other Parkland, FL high school kids. These teenagers, though still staggering around in stupefying grief after losing their friends to gun violence,...
09/12/2017
"The key is to become a sounding board rather than a micromanager when your child is processing challenges."
Kids heading to high school? Here's when to take control and when to let go.
Parenting through transitions is tough, especially when you're not sure how much to let go in that next stage. That may not be more true than when your child moves to high school.
09/22/2016
News - About the College - College of Arts and Sciences - Seattle University
Written by Laura Paskin Published: Thursday, September 15, 2016 Master’s in Psychology alumni Kristin Beck and Jennifer Reisberg, class of 2015, created a model of psychotherapy to specifically address issues facing teens and their parents. Beck (right) works directly with parents, while Reisberg (l...
09/20/2016
Parents: Think oxygen mask protocol!
Secure Your Mask First: Why Parents of Teens Need to Put Self-Care on the Family Calendar
By Kristin Beck One would think that all adults would be experts on teens, confidently dispatching advice, tenderly understanding the rough days. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that we were there. And yet, we wander blindly along with our children into adolescence, unaware of the tests ahead. Wh...
09/11/2016
Wondering about how to come to a better understanding of your teenager and what they're going through? Check out our new blog post!
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You Don't Know What It's Like (And That's Okay): Talking with Teens
A very useful thing I’ve learned as a therapist working with teenagers is that they don’t want you to pretend that you know what they’re going through, because frankly, you do...
09/01/2016
Is your child entering middle school? The transition to a new school, while exciting, can also be stressful. We offer support for tweens, teens, and their parents, and we have convenient appointment times that work well with school schedules. Contact us today to find out more!
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If you are a teenager — or the parent of one — going through a difficult transition (e.g., from middle to high school, high school to college), struggling with social issues or family conflict, experiencing a mental health crisis, or just having a tough time, we're here to help.