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Algorithms & Identity: How AI Shapes Adolescents’ Online World

in Monitoring Media / Online Monitoring / Online Safety / Parenting / Social Media / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Osvaldo Muro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program FOR TODAY’S TEENS, the digital word is not separate from “real life”. Much of their social experience is shaped by artificial intelligence, particularly the algorithms that decide what shows up in their feeds. Whether it’s TikTok recommendations or Instagram’s “Explore” page, AI is constantly […]

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Harm Reduction vs Sobriety: Why Harm Reduction?

in Drugs & Alcohol / Harm Reduction / Prevention / Recovery  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Connor Freeh, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Adolescent Substance Addiction Treatment Program WHY HARM REDUCTION?Harm reduction is concerned with keeping people alive. Sobriety is included under the umbrella of harm reduction and for some, is ultimately the goal. Harm reduction understands that substance use is sometimes a long and difficult path to recovery with […]

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Staying Present With It All: The Pain and The Pleasure

in Self care / Teen self-esteem  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Will Fang, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Adolescent Substance Addiction Treatment Program AS ADOLESCENTSand as individuals emerging into this messy, complicated, yet breathtaking world, teenagers may encounter difficult experiences, heartbreaks, unpleasant realities, rejection, elation, meaningful social connections, and perhaps even peace and freedom. It is not clear if the difficult experiences can be avoided. […]

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Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting Marginalized Youth

in Cultural Stressors / Mental Health / Stress  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Elvie Tomacder, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program MOST YOUNG PEOPLEwill experience a stressful or difficult event in their lifetime. Nearly 90% of U.S. adults report at least one traumatic event (Center for Health Care Strategies, 2024). For some, these experiences rise to the level of trauma – events that overwhelm their […]

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Slaying Inner Demons: What K-Pop Demon Hunters Teaches Us About Mental Health

in Friendships / Mental Health / Parent Support / Parent Tips / Parenting / Teen Development / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Juanita Ibarra, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program UNLESS YOU’VE LIVED UNDER A ROCKthis past year, you’ve probably heard about K-Pop Demon Hunters from your kids, your co-workers, social media, new outlets, and even your neighbor’s dog. It’s not only Netflix’s most watched movie ever and dominating music charts, it’s also a […]

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Understanding Grief and Loss through a Cultural Lens

in Grief / Mental Health / Parent Tips  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Juanita Ibarra, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program HAVE YOU EVER FELTlike you didn’t know what to say to someone who was grieving? Many of us have been there, wanting to help, but unsure how. Grief is one of those universal experiences that connects us all, yet it can feel deeply personal […]

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