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Want To Make A Difference With Teens, In Or Out Of Therapy? Focus On Influence

Having Influence With Teens Is Essential Both In Therapy And Out. Being close with teens is important, but it’s not the magic sauce. Or perhaps it’s best to say, there’s magic sauce in being close in that it can allow for influence. Influence is where it’s at for any relationship. For therapists, parents and anyone who cares about a teen, the primary question is: how can we influence teens to…

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From Safe Touch to Saying No: An NYC Therapist On Talking To Your Kid To Prevent Sexual Abuse

As A Therapist And Parent, I Know Tough Conversations With Your Child Can Prevent Sexual Abuse. In addition to being an NYC therapist, I’m also a father and I recently had to talk to my daughter about sexual abuse, safe touch and saying no. These conversations are never fun–they can be tough for both children and parents (They can even be difficult to write about in a blog format). But, it’s…

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13 Ways "13 Reasons Why" Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health

"13 Reasons Why" Can Be A Jumping-Off Point To Discuss Real Issues Facing Teens. As an NYC therapist who works with teens, I couldn’t ignore the polarized response to the depiction of teens, mental health and suicide in Netflix’s show 13 Reasons Why. The show centers around high school junior Hannah Baker who leaves thirteen tapes to thirteen people, explaining what led up to the day she killed…

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Yes, People Do Change (Just Not Everyone): An NYC Therapist's Thoughts On Change

In Therapy, The Issue Of Change Is Both Complex And Essential. As a NYC therapist and a human who believes in growth, I can’t imagine an issue of more concern to me than change. My ideas about change can be broken down into a three-part thesis: People change. The world changes. People can change themselves and the world.On the one hand, these seem like simple and self-apparent statements, but the…

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