School Refusal Treatment Plan: A Step-by-Step Framework for Parents
If you’re reading this, you know what school refusal is. You likely already know or suspect the reason for your teen’s school refusal. You’re past the “why is this happening?” stage. Now, you want to find out what to do about it. Portum Wellness & Recovery provides compassionate care for teens and adolescents. This piece […]
Back-to-School Anxiety in Teens: Why It Happens and How to Help
Some teenagers get excited to go back to school. They want to see their friends and resume after-school activities. However, it’s also very common for parents and teens alike to feel nervous about the new school year. You might worry about academic stress, bullying, peer pressure, money, or your kids being in an environment you […]
Self-Harm in Teens: Why It Happens and How Parents Can Respond
If your teen is or might be self-harming, it’s not your fault. Parents who have not been through the same often have questions: Why would my teen do this? Does it mean they’re suicidal? How do I help right now? There are productive ways to respond, such as staying calm and avoiding yelling, threats, or […]
Teenage Anger Issues: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How Parents Can Help
Most can agree that the teenage years aren’t easy. Not for the child, not for the parent. However, when parents feel like their teen is constantly angry, explosive, disrespectful, or impossible to get through to, seeking professional support matters. Anger is often the visible symptom. Not the whole problem. Many parents feel powerless under these […]