The Department of Education has reported that in the 2020-2021 school year, there were 93 school shootings that resulted in deaths or injuries — the most in any year since the 2000-2001 school year. Children around the country have been confronted with gun violence in one of the places where they should feel most safe.…
Trauma vs. PTSD Traumatic events can happen to anyone at any time. Car accidents, natural disasters, and acts of violence are just some of the forms of trauma that can lead to the onset of PTSD. When trauma occurs, it can have a lasting impact on an individual’s mental and physical health. In some cases,…
Losing a loved one is never easy, no matter your age. For teens, coping with grief and loss can be especially difficult. They may feel isolated and alone, like no one understands what they’re going through. Grief can also manifest itself in unexpected ways, such as angry outbursts and depression. Even things like a breakup…
Traumatic events can impact anyone. However, teens don’t always have the coping mechanisms needed to process trauma in a healthy way. They often develop other methods of dealing with stress in their daily lives that could result in substance abuse, self-harming behavior, and even suicidal ideation. Because of these dangers, it’s essential that adults identify…
Teens who struggle with trauma disorders can have difficulty succeeding in school, forming healthy relationships, and developing into independent, mature adults. However, specialized treatment programs can help teens who have experienced traumatic events heal. Understanding what trauma triggers are can help you support your teen as they work through the impact of past trauma and…
By Meg Newman, LMFT I have been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2002. At that time, I did my traineeship at Kaiser Permanente in the Chemical Dependency IOP working with adolescents and their families and separately with adults affected by chemical dependency. I stayed in the field of substance abuse treatment both with…