Gray Matter vs. White Matter in the Teenage Brain
Home Gray Matter vs. White Matter in the Teenage Brain Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The human brain consists of gray matter and white matter. Both of these types of brain tissue are present from birth, but during the teen years, they go through major changes. To […]
Teen Brain Development Timeline by Age
Home Teen Brain Development Timeline by Age Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The teenage years are one of the brain’s most important periods of development since infancy. The teen brain development timeline can influence many of their decisions and behaviors. Understanding what’s happening to the adolescent brain […]
The Prefrontal Cortex
Home The Prefrontal Cortex: Why Teen Brains Think Differently Published: 09/17/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The prefrontal cortex is the anterior-most part of the brain used for thinking, reasoning, and emotional regulation. It is one of the last areas of the brain to mature. However, it is active […]
TIPP Skills
Home TIPP Skills: A DBT Tool for Intense Emotions Published: 09/15/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS During intense emotional states, our brain’s rational thinking is compromised. This is why telling someone to “think logically” or try to reason their way out of a crisis can be practically useless. What […]
Polyvagal Theory Explained for Parents & Teens
Home Polyvagal Theory Explained for Parents & Teens Published: 08/26/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Michael Fegan, Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Okay, what just happened?” after a normal conversation with your teen suddenly turned into an argument? One minute, you may have been casually chatting, and the next, your child […]
Self-Soothing Techniques for Teens
Home Self-Soothing Techniques for Teens: Healthy Ways to Calm Down Published: 07/24/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. “You need to calm down.” Teens often hear these words before they know how to do that. Learning how to self-soothe is knowing what to do when feelings like anxiety, anger, sadness, […]
