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The Importance of School-Based Counseling

in Academic Stress / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Middle School Behavior / Perfectionism / Teen Development  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Kendall Keller, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ADDRESSING the Growing Mental Health Crisis in California’s Schools Recent data from the 2022 State of Student Mental Wellness Report highlights an urgent and concerning trend in California’s youth mental health. According to the report, 63% of students experienced emotional meltdowns, 43% reported panic […]

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Understanding Adolescent Grief

in Emotional Intelligence / Grief / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Child Communication / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Play Therapy  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Allison Thigpen, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program GRIEF AND LOSSare universal experiences, but they can look very different in young children. While adults may express grief through words or rituals, children often process their emotions in ways that are less obvious—through behavior, play, or even silence. As parents, caregivers, or educators, […]

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Creativity as a Tool for Healing

in Emotional Intelligence / Emotional Regulation / Expressive Arts Therapy / Mental Health / Play Therapy / Self care / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Gavriella Silverman, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program AS CHILDREN,creativity comes naturally–we sing songs made-up on the spot, turn doodles into masterpieces, and dance without fear of being watched. Yet as we grow older, this tender and wondrous part of ourselves often slips away. Without the encouragement of supportive adults and peers, […]

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How to Support Someone who has Suicidal Thoughts

in Depression / Mental Health / Self-Harm / Suicide / Suicide Prevention  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Aaron Starr, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program SUICIDAL THOUGHTSare almost always about one thing: how to escape from suffering at a reasonable price. Whenever any of us suffer, we look for a way out. When we touch a hot pan, the pain motivates us to pull our hand away. In that […]

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Supporting Teen Victims of Cyberbullying

in Cyberbullying / Mental Health / Monitoring Media / Parent Tips / Parenting / Teen Development / Teen Peer Groups / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Nathan Gennaro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program AS TEENAGERSfrequently engage with technology and social media, it is important to consider how the use of these tools may affect their mental health. Social media offers teens access to education, opportunities to connect with others, and ways to explore new hobbies. While these […]

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Heterosexual Privilege Awareness: Active Allyship

in Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / LGBTQ rights / Mental Health / Pride Month / Sexuality / Society Norms  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Anny Bae, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Outlet Program WHAT IS PRIVILEGE?The concept of privilege refers to any automatic, unearned benefits and advantages awarded to members of dominant social groups, such as racial, gender, or sexual orientation identities (Case et al., 2012a; McIntosh, 1998). These privileges then operate on further intersecting identities (i.e., gay […]

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