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Understanding the Rational and Emotional Mind in Teens

Understanding the balance between a teen’s rational and emotional mind is essential for caregivers navigating adolescence. This blog explores how the teenage brain processes decision-making, impulse control, and emotional responses—offering practical strategies for parents to support mental health and improve communication. Learn how brain development impacts teen behavior and what you can do to foster emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and trust.

Understanding DBT: Core Skills for Supporting High-Risk Teens

Discover how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) empowers high-risk teens with essential coping skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn how parents can actively support their teen’s mental health journey by understanding and reinforcing these DBT techniques at home. This guide offers expert insight for navigating adolescent therapy, reducing emotional overwhelm, and improving teen-parent communication.