Teaching Teens to Identify and Express Emotions
As the adolescent brain develops quickly and drastically, so does the intensity of a teen’s feelings; a shift felt by kids and parents alike. New feelings can be scary! In the midst of this change, many teens struggle to understand or express what they’re going through. This is why emotional intelligence is such a valuable […]
Supporting your Teen’s Mental Health – Without Overstepping
Parenting an adolescent comes with unique challenges—none more delicate than supporting their mental health. It can be tricky to strike the right balance between being there for your child and giving them the space they need to grow. As a parent, your involvement is essential, but it must be handled with sensitivity and respect to […]
Understanding Anxiety & Depression in Adolescents
Adolescence is a time of rapid change. And in looking at the mental health challenges teens face, anxiety and depression are among the most common. These mental health challenges combined with the increased social, academic and internal pressures adolescents face makes the emotions that come up all the more complicated. However, seeking to understand an […]
The Teenage Brain and Emotional Development
Parenting a teenager involves navigating a rollercoaster of emotions, impulsive decisions, and unexpected mood swings. However, understanding the science behind adolescent brain development can provide valuable insights into why teens behave the way they do; in doing so, parents can guide their children through this critical phase with patience and support. So what’s going on […]
Understanding Adolescent Mental Health: A Guide for Parents
Check out Decade2Connect’s guide to understanding your adolescent’s mental health and using therapeutic techniques to provide the most effective parental support.
5 Qualities to Look for in your Child’s Therapist
This week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and according to the CDC, the percentage of adolescents with a mental health diagnosis rose 3% from 2019 to 2022. Of those adolescents, just over half received treatment from a mental health professional (CDC). Finding the right therapist for your child is important in supporting their mental […]
Prioritizing Child’s Mental Health this New Year
With the start of the new year comes new hope, new resolutions and new opportunities – what also comes is continued circumstances and mental health struggles for families. When the ball drops, our struggles don’t magically disappear. If you are tired as a parent, use the new year as a reset; an invitation to try […]
Benefits of Experiential Therapy for Children
Sometimes it’s hard for parents and their children to talk about intense emotions. The goal of experiential therapy is to provide families and their children with a safe and supportive environment where they can learn to work through real life issues physically and verbally. So what is experiential therapy? Simply put, it is a therapeutic […]
Inside EFFT: What’s Your Parenting Style?
Parenting is an individual journey, different for every family. At Decade2Connect, we support parents on a weekly basis to help them understand their parenting style through the lens of Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). Once you understand your parenting and emotional approach, you can begin to cater your parenting skills to that. To help parents […]
Our Favorite Online Resources for Parents
Remember Apple’s 2000’s marketing slogan “there’s an app for that”? Well, they weren’t wrong! There seems to be an app for everything these days. And while it can be difficult to raise your kids in the digital age, some of the apps and resources available are actually really helpful. Podcasts, apps, websites and additional online […]
