Lovebombing & Mental Health

Lovebombing: The act of showering someone with attention early in a relationship to gain control, create a dependency and ensure loyalty. Being in a “lovebombing” relationship may be tough for anyone to navigate due to the rollercoaster of emotions and unpredictable ups and downs of this type of connection to another person. It is especially […]…

10 Things Every Teen Should Know About Dealing with a Mental Health Issue

Updated on 5/5/25 Challenges approach us every day in life. As teenagers, we often face challenges that revolve around relationships, sports, peer pressure, bullying, obesity, school stressors, the list goes on. It is important to remember that these challenges do not mean the world is ending. In fact, most of our challenges are temporary, and […]…

Adult Bullying: A Link to Mental Health Issues

Today, bullying does not just happen on the playground and in the classroom among children and adolescents. Our society is now facing an era of adult bullying with serious consequences, especially in the workplace, on social media and within romantic relationships.  Bullying comes in all forms. Whether it is name-calling, physical harm or emotional abuse, […]…

How Can I Treat My History of Trauma?

Updated 4/18/25 Trauma can be divided into two major categories: catastrophic events such as physical abuse or injury, sexual assault or a natural disaster or repetitive emotionally painful experiences such as child neglect, bullying, verbal abuse or the loss of a parent. Many think of trauma as the former, however the latter can result in […]…

When Typical Teen Behavior Becomes Troubled Teen Behavior

Updated 5/5/25 As teenagers begin to assert their independence and find their own identity, many experience behavioral changes that can seem bizarre and unpredictable to parents. Your sweet, obedient child who once couldn’t bear to be separated from you now won’t be seen within 20 yards of you, and greets everything you say with a […]…

Tips for Parents to Stand Up Against Bullying

As adults, we tend to downplay or underestimate the amount and seriousness of bullying that occurs in our children’s schools. Bullying is a serious, widespread problem that needs to be addressed to safeguard our children and provide safer, more secure learning environments. Bullying can result in serious long-term effects such as low self-esteem, substance abuse, […]…