Pure BlogSharing mental and emotional health tips for all!
|
|
|
Written by: Melena Postolowski, MA Short answer: yes, yes they do.I regularly meet with concerned parents who wonder whether or not their adolescent is “normal.” We review concerns such as mood fluctuations, sleeping in late and engaging in risk-taking or more “defiant” behavior. Without taking away from the difficulties parents are having with these changes, I do get to reassure them that, in many cases, these are expected behaviors for teenagers. Understanding what is going on in the teenage brain in addition to reviewing the developmental tasks teenagers face can help in understanding this behavior with more empathy.
Written by: Melena Postolowski, MA Simple Ways of Helping Your Family Navigate Anxiety Amidst COVID-19  Anxiety can exist both in our heads and in our bodies.
We may notice that our brains ‘jump to conclusions’ and think of the worst possible outcome in situations or worry about things we have no control over. It’s helpful to pause and pay attention to our thoughts to determine whether or not they are something worth listening to. Of course, there are plenty of things worthy of worry right now, but if you’re noticing yourself worrying about things you cannot control, or always assuming the worst, here are some basic practices that may offer help.
4/28/2020
Letting Go of GuiltWritten by: Maritza Barrera, LMFT  Are you living with guilt? Understanding one simple fact can change your life. Guilt can be a very debilitating emotion. Unfortunately, some of us suffer with this feeling daily. If you are living with plaguing feelings of guilt, remind yourself of one thing...if you could have done something differently, you would have.
3/29/2020
Parenting: An Essential BusinessWritten by: Melena Postolowski, MA Helping Children Navigate Big Feelings in a time of Quarantine Spending some extra time with your children lately? With schools closed and daycares restricted in addition to many parents working from home, family time is a 24/7 endeavor. This can be an opportunity to reconnect and spending quality time with one another. This can also be a time when stress is heightened, feelings are big and patience is low.
|
|
Contacts
See Maritza Barrera's profile on Healthgrades.
|
Location2750 McMullen Booth Rd
Suite 102E Clearwater, FL 33761 |