It is getting close to the time of the school year when IEPs are re-evaluated and when schools are deciding if students need an IEP. I am also already getting emails regarding IEPs that school districts failed to complete so far and some parents are being told they will not get an answer until after […]
As I have said before, the teenagers in this generation are different from past generations. One way they are different are they question the “norm” and they are setting new standards. One area where they have set new standards is in the area of sexuality. Yes people still identify as gay, lesbian and bisexual, but […]
Todays world is very complex and confusing. This is exactly a time when parents and teenagers need to have open, honest communication. However, many teenagers report feeling frustrated with their parents because they feel that their parents do not listen to them. As a result, many teenagers decide not to listen to their parents. They […]
What are we doing to our kids?” is a quote from Cameron Crowe, who wrote the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High a movie from 1982. I ask this question on a daily basis. Cameron Crowe while discussing the movie with CNN for their special report on movies made his statement about teenagers. He […]
Today is Valentine’s Day, a day devoted to love. However, many teenagers in psychotherapy come to therapy believing that no one loves them. They say their parents don’t love them, their siblings don’t care about them and no one at school cares about them. They feel they are unloveable and no one cares if […]
Let Love Rule in the Age of Light By Chris Russel Love is like light. It is all around us. We respond to love with consciousness as we grow into self, other and collective aware beings. Our individual (and collective) responses to love shapes the being(s) we are. Imagine if plants could choose to avoid […]
February is dedicated to Black History. During this month it is dedicated to remembering and honoring African Americans who have advocated for equal rights for African Americans such as Martin Luther King. It is also a month where we explore the role African Americans have played in our history. This is important so African […]
It can feel like your mind is a prison, and you’re the only one with the key to unlock the door. Anxiety and depression can be incredibly daunting and overwhelming, making it seem like you’ll never be able to break free. But the truth is, you don’t have to live like this forever. You can […]
Cognitive distortion is a term used to describe the ways in which our mind can misinterpret and twist information in a way that can lead to negative thoughts and emotions. One common cognitive distortion is personalization, which is when people take personal offense to the actions or comments of others. Personalization can manifest in a […]
At Valiant Minds Counseling, we understand that patients with ADHD may struggle with organization and time management. These difficulties can lead to feelings of frustration, stress, and a sense of being overwhelmed. However, with the right strategies and tools, patients with ADHD can learn to improve their organization and better manage their time. One strategy […]
