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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 October 22, 2025October 20, 2025 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 […]

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 October 8, 2025October 7, 2025 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, […]

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 […]

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 April 9, 2025April 4, 2025 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 […]

Mindfulness and Behavior

in Emotional Intelligence / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Self care / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness by Adolescent Counseling Services February 26, 2025 0 comments

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 […]

Breathing: A Superpower?

in Emotional Regulation / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Self care / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness by Adolescent Counseling Services January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 0 comments

Written By: Sapna Singh, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program HAVE YOU NOTICEDhow your breathing pattern changes when you’re experiencing stress, pain, or feeling anxious and agitated? Have you been told “to take a deep breath?” While breathing is an involuntary activity controlled by our autonomic nervous system and takes place without any active […]

Mindful Parenting: Responding to Your Child’s Big Feelings

in Anger Management / Emotional Intelligence / Emotional Regulation / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting / Stress / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness by Adolescent Counseling Services December 11, 2024December 10, 2024 0 comments

Written By: Teagan Novick, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHEN YOUR CHILDexpresses big feelings, there are several ways in which a parent can respond. A helpful tool when learning to recognize and respond to a child’s distress can be mindful parenting. Practicing mindful parenting consists of five key elements: awareness, attention, nonjudgmental acceptance, […]

The Impact of Academic Pressure and Stress on Mental Health

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Parenting / Perfectionism / Stress / Stress Management by Adolescent Counseling Services November 27, 2024November 25, 2024 0 comments

Written By: Julia Albro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ACADEMIC PRESSUREacademic stress are two constructs that heavily apply to the child and adolescent population. They are ones that are not often discussed, with implications that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally harmful for those experiencing them. With the increase in youth’s feelings of […]

The Rock and Role of Music in Adolescent Development: Exploring the Benefits of Listening to Music for Adolescent Development

in Academic Stress / Emotional Regulation / Identity Formation / Identity Formation / Mental Health / Parenting / Self care / Stress Management / Teen Development / Uncategorized by Adolescent Counseling Services November 6, 2024November 4, 2024 0 comments

Written By: Sarah Hulscher, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program NEARLY EVERYcoming-of-age movie involves a scene with a teen protagonist listening to some of their favorite music way too loud. Often, these favorite songs aren’t appreciated by the parents of the aforementioned main character. The classic phrase of “turn that racket off” has been […]

Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Children

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Written By: Daniel Stepanian, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEis a vital interpersonal skill for both children and adults. It is the ability to name, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as identify the emotions of those around us. High emotional intelligence helps kids navigate their ever-changing social environment and […]