It’s the eighth day of my list exploring the 13 ways I, as an NYC therapist who works with teens, think the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why expands the conversation on teens and mental health: 8. Distant Parents Or Family Parents in the show check in with their kids, more as a way of catching upRead more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health: 7. Drinking And Drugs
For the first 13 days in August (with a full round-up on August 14), I’ll be highlighting the 13 ways I, as an NYC therapist who works with teens, think the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why expands the conversation on teens and mental health: 7. Drinking And Drugs Almost every episode features alcohol or drugs,Read more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health: 6. Ever-changing Social Status And Friendships
It’s the sixth day of my list exploring the 13 ways I, as an NYC therapist who works with teens, think the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why expands the conversation on teens and mental health: 6. Ever-changing Social Status And Friendships Month to month or year to year as a teen, your social status and friendRead more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health: 5. Social Media As A Weapon
We’re on the fifth day of my countdown of the 13 ways I, as an NYC therapist who works with teens, think the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why expands the conversation on teens and mental health: 5. Social media as a weapon In the series, social media becomes the weapon of choice. For example, HannahRead more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health: 4. Bullying
Yesterday, I highlighted isolation as an issue facing teens that is examined by the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why. The fourth is another common experience I see teens deal with in my NYC therapy practice: 4. Bullying Bullying is talked about so much it has almost lost its meaning in overuse. Bullying, to me, means totally denouncingRead more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation on Teens And Mental Health: 3. Isolation
The first 13 days in August will be dedicated to my list of the 13 ways the Netflix television show 13 Reasons Why can act as a jumping-off point for a conversation on teens and mental health. Here is the third: 3. Isolation Teens often think high school is supposed to be the best time ofRead more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health: 2. Rape And Sexual Assault
For the first 13 days in August (with a full round-up on August 14), I’ll be highlighting the 13 ways I, as an NYC therapist who works with teens, think the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why expands the conversation on teens and mental health: 2. Rape And Sexual Assault The show is spot-on about whatRead more
13 Ways “13 Reasons Why” Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health: 1. Suicide
“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 thirteenRead more
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 themselvesRead more
Culture Matters In Couples Therapy
Culture Matters, Even For Couples Of The “Same Culture” In my couples therapy practice, I often say to couples that we are all in and of a culture. How you see the world and how decisions are made about issues like monogamy, raising children, sharing a home, etc. are all cultural matters. Which is toRead more
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