Category Archives: Depression
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Beyond Medication: 9 Alternative Ways to Help Teens Beat Depression
Posted on April 7, 2015 by Kristi in Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When parents recognize that their teenager might be depressed, they are often desperate for help. They see their son or daughter struggling, and want to do everything in their power to help them feel better as soon as possible. (By the way, if you’re wondering if your teen might be depressed, click here to learn about the […]
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Recommended Reading
Posted on February 23, 2015 by Kristi in ADHD, All Ages, Anxiety, Book Reviews, Depression, Divorce, Kids, Mental Health, My Favorite Things, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.Books I Recommend
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It’s National Play Therapy Week!
Posted on February 1, 2015 by Kristi in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy, Uncategorized.This week is National Play Therapy Week, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to write a little bit about play therapy. Play therapy is an important part of my practice, especially when I’m working with younger kids. Here’s a short and funny video clip that does a great job introducing play therapy: What […]
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The 12 Things Teenagers Need from their Parents
Posted on May 5, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.I work with a lot of teenagers and adolescents. Because of this, I also work with a lot of teens’ and adolescents’ parents. The teenage years can be great in so many ways, but they can also be really tough. Many parents feel helpless when their child is struggling. Teens often withdraw from their parents […]
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Relaxation Techniques for Kids and Teens
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Anxiety, Book Reviews, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When your child is feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, relaxing their body is one of the most helpful things you can do. When someone’s emotions are extremely high, their body acts differently than it does when they’re feeling calm. Muscles become tense, which can cause aches, pains, and headaches. Heart rate speeds up. Breathing becomes […]
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Change is Not A Straight Line
Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy.Check out this graph: See how it’s a very straight line? The line consistently moves in one direction, never deviating from its path. When thinking about change, people want to think of it like that graph: continuous and gradual movement upwards. I notice this in the process of therapy. When people begin therapy, they often […]
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How Teens Can Get More, and Better, Sleep
Posted on February 19, 2014 by Kristi in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Technology, Teens.In my last post, we discussed why sleep is so important for teenagers. Today, we’re going to talk about how: How do you help your teen get better sleep? First of all, there’s a major hurdle that you need to be aware of: teenagers’ brains are naturally wired to stay up later and sleep in […]
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Five Reasons Sleep is Non-Negotiable for Teenagers
Posted on February 17, 2014 by Kristi in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish Proverb We all know sleep is important, and most parents try their best to give their kids ample time to sleep each night. While most parents are able to ensure their babies and younger kids get enough sleep, […]
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I had a black dog: His name was depression
Posted on February 7, 2014 by Kristi in Book Reviews, Depression, Link Love, Mental Health, Parenting, Teens.I’m sitting here at Starbucks, sipping my coffee and thinking about what I want to write today. The weather outside is cold for Houston, but it’s a perfect day to be warm and cozy inside with a warm drink. I was about to write my usual Friday Link Love post, but I decided to take a […]
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Book Review: Raising A Moody Child
Posted on January 29, 2014 by Kristi in Book Reviews, Depression, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting.Time for another book review! Because I’ve done a few posts recently on depression, I decided to stick with that theme for this book review. Today I’m reviewing: Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder by Mary A. Fristad, PhD, and Jill S. Goldberg Arnold, PhD Based on reader feedback, […]
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