Trauma Dumping vs Healthy Sharing

Trauma Dumping vs Healthy Sharing: The Impacts of Emotional Oversharing in Adolescence August 18, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Aja Chavez, AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Ever been in a conversation that suddenly takes a dark, heavy turn? Most of us have, and it’s rarely a comfortable place to be. […]

What Is Banksying in Teen Culture?

What Is Banksying in Teen Culture? Teen Ghosting Behaviors Explained August 18, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Aja Chavez, AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If you’re hearing the term for the first time, “Banksying” might sound like something cool. After all, it’s named after Banksy, the famous graffiti artist known […]

Benching in Teen Relationships

Benching in Teen Relationships: The Emotional Impacts of Inconsistency August 15, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Aja Chavez, AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION We all know what substitution players are in sports: they’re the ones who provide solid backup but aren’t in the starting lineup every week. They spend most […]

What Is the Gen Z Stare?

What Is the Gen Z Stare? Understanding Gen Z Communication Habits August 14, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Aja Chavez, AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Gen Z behaviors have been a hot topic for a while now, especially for older generations comparing their own childhood to today’s. But as this […]

Breadcrumbing in Teen Relationships

Breadcrumbing in Teen Relationships: How Mixed Signals Impact Adolescent Mental Health August 11, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Aja Chavez, AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION “Breadcrumbing” might sound like something from a viral TikTok cooking trend, but, unfortunately, it doesn’t end in a snack; it ends in emotional starvation. A […]