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Co-Occurring Disorders: Treatment

in Alcoholism / Co-Occuring Disorders / Cocaine / Depression / Drinking / Drugs & Alcohol / Heroin / Marijuana / Mental Health / mental illness / Molly-Ecstasy / Other / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Prescription Drugs / Recovery / Sleep / Stress / Treatment by acsteens July 15, 2014January 27, 2022 0 comments

By: JoAnn Kukulus, M.S. Clinical Psychology BBS Registered Intern at Adolescent Counseling Services Part II of blog series on Co-Occurring Disorders Read Part I: Co-Occurring Disorders: Diagnosis Regardless of which issue presented first, mental health or alcohol/substance abuse, recovery depends on acknowledging and treating both the alcohol/substance abuse and the mental health issue. The most […]

Co-Occurring Disorders: Diagnosis

in Alcoholism / Co-Occuring Disorders / Cocaine / Depression / Disorders / Drinking / Drugs & Alcohol / Marijuana / Mental Health / Molly-Ecstasy / Other / Recovery / Risky Behaviour / Self-Harm / Stress by acsteens July 8, 2014January 27, 2022 0 comments

By: JoAnn Kukulus, M.S. Clinical Psychology BBS Registered Intern at Adolescent Counseling Services Increasingly at Adolescent Counseling Services, we are encountering clients who are struggling with both alcohol or substance use/abuse and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, and the effects of trauma (PTSD). The intersection of these conditions is rapidly gaining […]

Did you know it’s “National Catch Your Teen Doing Something Right” Month?

in Parent Role Models / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting by acsteens April 3, 2014January 27, 2022 0 comments

By Merrett Sheridan, LMFT Site Director at Palo Alto High School Ok so I made that up, but why not? Ask yourself when was the last time you gave your teen a truly heartfelt “atta boy” for something significant and for no reason other than to make them feel good? By significant I don’t mean thanking them […]

Teens and Parties

in Drinking / Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Teaching Mindfulness / Teen Partying by acsteens March 20, 2014January 27, 2022 0 comments

By: JoAnn Kukulus, MS, MFTI ACS Intern When our children were young, we parents had a hand in just about everything they did. We took on the responsibility of organizing and structuring their time in such a way that we knew what they were doing each minute of each day. If we couldn’t actually oversee the […]

Building Appropriate Boundaries with Your Teen: The Fine Line Between Parent and Friend

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries by acsteens March 13, 2014January 27, 2022 0 comments

By: Beverly Reyes After-School Counseling Program Intern As teenagers grow and start to individuate it is sometimes difficult for parents to find that fine line between parent and friend. Parents with loose boundaries and rules may find it easy to get along with their teen because there is no power struggle and no arguments. The teen […]

Asking For Help – It’s Ok

in Academic Stress / Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parenting / Stress by acsteens November 15, 2013January 27, 2022 0 comments

Jennica Janssen, LMFTI ACS Outpatient Counseling Intern Is there anything wrong with asking for help? As you read this question, you are probably thinking, “Of course not.” However, the truth is that most people do not want to reach out of their comfort zone and ask for help. Instead, people accept too much responsibility and […]

The Task of Becoming a Teen

in Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Puberty / Sexuality / Teen Self-Image by acsteens March 4, 2013January 27, 2022 0 comments

by Charlotte Villemoes, LMFT Site Director at Woodside High School After years of challenging teen years my son has finally emerged again, and much to my delight I am discovering he was hiding a real human being in there, someone who is able to communicate and show some basic interest in other people, including his […]

Use Music as a Vehicle for Parent -Teen Dialogue

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting by acsteens October 2, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Think of a teenager listening to music and the likely image that comes to mind is a solitary figure with earphones. Most adults appreciate the earphone part—after all, music that appeals to teenagers usually carries far less appeal to those who are older. But think back to the role that music played in your life […]

How to Keep Your Teen’s Safe in the Summer

in Drugs & Alcohol / Mental Health / Parenting / Teen Motivation by acsteens July 18, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

Summer time for a teen can be a great time to unwind from a stressful school year, get a part-time job for extra spending money, or prepare for future challenges such as; college prep tests, college applications, AP classes or driving tests. For some teens it can also mean a plenitude of idle time without […]

“Fine”: Getting Beyond the One-word Answer

in Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Uncategorized by acsteens May 9, 2012January 27, 2022 0 comments

by Rom Brafman PhD., ACS On-Campus Counselor It’s a sure sign that your son or daughter is entering adolescence. You ask them how their school day went, how was the afternoon spent hanging out with friends, or how was the movie they just watched, and you get the overly succinct and curt, “Fine.” Other related […]