MENTAL HEALTH

10 Qualities of a Good Person

Lori Freson

Have you ever wondered what makes a good person? Do you often think that people are just terrible and think about all that is wrong in this world? You are not alone. I have frequently pondered what qualities make a good person. As a teenager, you’re at a stage in your life where you really […]

MENTAL HEALTH

How To Deal With Fear

Emmie Brown

Emmie Brown, Career Coach at Southwestern Consulting, gives professional advice on how to conquer fear

MENTAL HEALTH

Do You Need to Change Schools?

Lori Freson

Middle School and High School can be some of the most challenging years of your life. As you’re going through the developmental stages, each one brings with it different challenges and potential problems. Peers can be incredibly cruel, not to mention how inappropriate many teachers and staff members can be. If you’re not the smartest […]

MENTAL HEALTH

Are You an Enabler?

Lori Freson

The term enabler is often used when we talk about addictions, but it also applies to all sorts of other problematic behaviors. An enabler is a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another (Google Dictionary). For teens, this could look like lying for a friend so they don’t get in trouble […]

MENTAL HEALTH

Why Your Attitude Is Everything

Christa Acevedo

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Don’t Let Social Media Fool You

Lori Freson

Like most things, social media has its pros and cons. It can be a great way to share information with a lot of people quickly, to keep up with what is going in the lives of the people you care about, and even to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. You can […]

MENTAL HEALTH

7 Steps To Self-Confidence

Emmie Brown

Emmie Brown, Success Coach at Southwestern Consulting, gives professional advice on how to build self-confidence

MENTAL HEALTH

How To Increase Your Self-Esteem When Dating

Lori Freson

It’s hard to feel confident when you’re a teenager. Your body is changing and awkward, your hormones are raging and even causing acne, you’re trying to figure out who you are, and you are extremely self-conscious. The good news is that you’re not alone. It is pretty normal to be self-conscious when you’re going through […]

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Are You Addicted To Your Phone?

Lori Freson

Let’s face it. Everyone has a smart phone these days. While staying connected and having access to information at your fingertips has many perks, there are also many down sides to having and using these devices. In addition to losing the ability to connect face-to-face, these smart phones have also become quite a distraction from […]

MENTAL HEALTH

Anger – Whose Fault Is It Anyway?

Lori Freson

Anger is a strong emotion that everyone feels sometimes. Unfortunately, our society has convinced us that it is a negative or bad emotion. The truth is there is no such thing as a negative or bad emotion. There are just emotions. All of them are created equally, and all of them will be experienced by […]

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Do You Struggle With Negative Self-Image and Insecurity?

Christa Acevedo

Christa Acevedo gives professional advice on how to overcome insecurity and a negative self-image you may have of yourself.

MENTAL HEALTH

Emotional Well-Being vs Academic Excellence

Lori Freson

Which is more important, emotional well-being or academic excellence? Which do you value more for your teen?