The rollercoaster known as "the teenage experience" is one of uncertainty. A teenager's life fluctuates between complete opposites, and often, it is never steadily in the middle. Those internal experiences and the fear of the unknown ignite tremendous stress and anxiety. A teen's outlook on life is far from perfect, and that is an understatement. Inconsistent teenage behavior is nothing...[ read more ]
Are You Feeling The Stress Of Resentment In Your Marriage? The best of marriages are full of love, respect and a unique balance of each partner’s wants and needs being met. But the best of marriages can also have moments of frustration, neglect and a lack of self-awareness. If you have experienced any of the latter, you are not...[ read more ]
Teenage pregnancy is a complex issue that affects many young people and their communities. It refers to pregnancy in females aged between 13 and 19 years old, and it can have numerous negative consequences for both the mother and the child. In this blog post, we will explore in more detail some of the reasons why teenage pregnancy is a...[ read more ]
When you first meet your spouse, you are two individuals getting to know one another. You learn each other's communication styles, strengths, weaknesses, preferences, likes, dislikes, etc. Unfortunately, one of the things people tend to skate over is boundaries and their idea of privacy. Often, married couples become so adjacent to one another that they lose their sense...[ read more ]
The stereotypical scenes on family sitcoms where the teen has a rebellious attitude, rolls their eyes, may abuse substances, and slams the door, are done for the laughs of those watching the show. Although this is an accurate depiction, parents who experience these things with their teenagers are not laughing. Bitter outbursts, unpredictable mood swings, and frequent battles about everything...[ read more ]
The number one ingredient to any healthy and stable relationship is good communication. When communication is poor, relationships break down.Whether they are platonic, romantic or revolve around business, your relationships will thrive if you improve your communication with others. Here’s how:Be Fully PresentTrust and respect must be earned by both parties. And this requires giving each other your full attention....[ read more ]
From buying a new home, to getting married, most individuals experience a host of major changes throughout their lifetime. Feeling nervous during these changes is understandable, but sometimes the stress can become overbearing. We start having an impact on one’s mental health. In this article by Aspire Counseling and Consulting Services, we’ll explore a host of strategies individuals can implement...[ read more ]
Typical Teenage Behavior So often, parents and teens are in entirely different worlds. It may seem unusual, but in most cases, it is normal. All teenagers are unique while sharing similar experiences. They struggle with their identity, which could mean a multitude of things. For example, which crowds they want to be a part of, how they want to look,...[ read more ]
Supervisors Sign Up For Our Social Work Supervisor Training This is a Social Work Supervisor Discussion on Sexual Addiction and its link to Sexual Abuse. All right. All right. Looks like we might be streaming and I hope everybody's doing good today. I gotta start my timer, because this cannot be long. But since we've been doing the social...[ read more ]
Sharing your life with someone means having open and honest conversations, even when those conversations are a bit difficult. But that’s easier said than done. Understanding how to regulate yourself during difficult conversations can be extremely tough. During hard conversations, it’s common for many people to become triggered by something their partner has said. Calm one moment, but the...[ read more ]
