Emotional Regulation

Big Feelings in Small Bodies: Helping Elementary and Middle School Students Navigate Emotional Ups and Downs

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Written By: Ariella Hartley, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program THE TRANSITION FROM CHILDHOOD into the tween and teen years can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, for students, parents, and teachers alike. Throughout elementary and middle school, children develop a deeper sense of self, stronger social awareness, and growing sensitivity to how others see […]

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Is it a Disruptive Behavior Disorder or ADHD? Knowing the Difference and How to Support Your Child

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Written By: Madison Reyna, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program IT IS COMMON FOR CHILDREN with Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to exhibit some disruptive behaviors. However, ADHD symptoms can be misdiagnosed as a disruptive behavior disorder, especially in children of color (Fadus et al., 2020). Disruptive behavior disorders are typically presented as difficulties in […]

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Stop Gaslighting Yourself: Learn to Accept All of Your Emotions

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Written By: Margaret Wooll, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WE ALL HAVE INTENSE EMOTIONSsometimes. Part of growing up is learning to handle the big ones. Somewhere along the way, though, a lot of us get the message that we should be able to just control whether we even have certain emotions. It doesn’t […]

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What’s Really Going On With Your Teen? A Lot More Than You Think

in Emotional Intelligence / Emotional Regulation / Friendships / Identity Formation / Identity Formation / Relationships / Teen Development / Teen Self-Image  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Edelya Silva, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program THE TEENAGE YEARSare often referred to as the most trying years for a parent and their child. Lots of books and blogs love to capitalize on this “chaos” with catchy titles like Feeding the Mouth that Bites You or Surviving Your Child’s Adolescence. The […]

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Communication Tools for Adults and Teens: IFAB’s and OFNR’s

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Written By: Mariana Trejo, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program COMMUNICATIONcan be one of the most challenging aspects to our relationships, but one of the most crucial. During adolescence, most teens seek independence from parents or other adults in their lives, while many adults try to stay connected and provide guidance to them. Similarly, […]

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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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Creativity as a Tool for Healing

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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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The Power of Co-Regulation: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Growth

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Written By: Mackenzie Pyke, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program PARENTING CAN OFTENfeel like a balancing act, especially when your child or teenager is experiencing big emotions. Whether they’re frustrated, sad, or angry, navigating these emotional moments can be challenging for everyone involved. One of the most effective ways to support your child through […]

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Equine Assisted Therapy: What Is It and What Are The Benefits?

in Anxiety / Emotional Intelligence / Emotional Regulation / Grief / Mental Health / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Maeve Phelan, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHAT IS EQUINEAssisted Therapy (EAT)? Equine assisted therapy is a form of treatment that involves activities with horses in an equine environment. Such activities include ground work, learning to care for horses, and riding or learning to ride horses. Equine assisted therapy is often […]

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Mindfulness and Behavior

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Written By: Christy Goralnik, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program MINDFULNESS ISoften discussed on social media or in popular literature and has been attached to everything from yoga to meditation. Support for mindfulness abounds in scientific literature, and recent research promotes the impact that mindfulness-based interventions have on behavior change. The simple act of […]

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