There’s an old but still popular saying: We are as sick as our secrets. This is true the vast majority of the time. A 16 year old… Read more “Sick as Our Secrets”
Category: Adolescent Coaching
Resisting Polarization
Be extreme! While extremity is good advice in some circumstances and in right ways, extremity is catastrophic if constant and universal. When it comes to our beliefs,… Read more “Resisting Polarization”
drama addiction
Can we be addicted to drama in our lives? I feel certain that we can and that many people are. Some people only feel significant when they… Read more “drama addiction”
Launching, not Rebellion
Over the years I’ve encountered a lot of teens who want the freedoms that come with adulthood but not the responsibilities. That’s very sad when that happens… Read more “Launching, not Rebellion”
The future of your social life
As a teenager, you are probably devoutly faithful to your friends. And this probably seems like a moral imperative to you. The problem is sometimes your friends… Read more “The future of your social life”
self-care is caring
“I’ll do anything for my friends.” Except take care of myself first? Oh it’s very confusing because it seems like love, but putting other people’s growth above… Read more “self-care is caring”
feeling unloved
You are loved. It is easy to feel unloved. Everyone falls into the trap of believing the unloved feeling at times. We feel like no one sees,… Read more “feeling unloved”
The Modern Connection Paradox
I imagine never in human history since the creation of language has humanity been more connected, and at the same time we are endangered of being the… Read more “The Modern Connection Paradox”
Suicide Sucks
There is no way to get over you. No matter if you leave us intentionally or accidentally, from an overdose or a bullet, from a text-and-wreck or… Read more “Suicide Sucks”
Focused Forward
Running forward while looking backwards doesn’t work out too well, does it? Have you ever tried that and found yourself veering off to the side? What if… Read more “Focused Forward”
