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You Don’t Need to Have Everything Figured Out: Identity and LGBTQ+ Teens

in Gender / Gender identity / Identity Formation / Identity Formation / Parent Tips / Parenting / Sexuality / Teen Development  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Samantha Sicairos, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program TO TEENS: Adolescence is a time of exploring who you are and teens are often exploring their sexual orientation and gender identities. Some may know exactly how they identify and some may question and change their labels over time (during adolescence and beyond at […]

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Helping Teens Navigate Social Media in Healthy Ways

in Identity Formation / Monitoring Media / Online Monitoring / Online Safety / Parent-Child Communication / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Social Media / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Joyce Cannon, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program RAISING TEENShas never been simple. Parents have always worried about friendships, activities, and emotional well-being. However, today’s parents also face the challenge of helping their adolescents navigate the world of social media. Recent studies from Pew Research show how central social media has become […]

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The Power of Your Personal Narrative: Shine Your Light Wisely

in Identity Formation / Identity Formation / Parenting / Teen Self-Image  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Francis J. Santora, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program EACH OF US LIVES BY A STORY-a personal narrative we tell ourselves about who we are, where we’ve been, and what’s possible for us.  This story isn’t only about the facts and events of our past experiences.  It’s also about meaning.  The story […]

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Helping Parents Understand Different Relationship Structures

in Dating / Parenting / Relationships / Relationships / Sexuality / Society Norms  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Seren Moran, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program IN EVERY GENERATION,parents encounter new topics and behaviors from their children that may feel unfamiliar or challenging. Many of us can remember moments when we tried to explain our perspective to our parents, hoping to be understood. And yet, when we step into the […]

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Double the Culture, Double the Opportunities: Helping Bicultural Adolescents

in Cultural Stressors / Identity Formation / Parenting  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Nancy Lavinghousez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program BICULTURAL IDENTITYrefers to those who belong to two distinct cultural groups, requiring them to both navigate and integrate both cultures’ values, customs, languages, and social norms into one’s sense of self. The process, though enriching at times, can pose unique challenges to bicultural adolescents […]

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Supporting Children through Grief

in Art Therapy / Expressive Arts Therapy / Grief / Mental Health  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Sam Bellusci, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program EVERY CLASSROOMis a place where learning and life intersect, and sometimes, life brings heartbreak and loss. When a child loses a family member, their grief shapes how they show up at school and engage in their learning. Supporting them isn’t just about academics; it’s […]

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