Approval-Seeking in Teens

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Approval-Seeking in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Building Self-Esteem October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Seeking approval and reassurance in relationships is a natural tendency. Hearing that we are doing a good job or making the right choices is part of how we learn. […]

Controlling Behavior in Teens

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Controlling Behavior in Teens: Recognizing Causes and How to Help October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes it is hard to find the balance between fostering independence in teens and allowing them to take too much control. Adolescence is a time to learn […]

Teen Restlessness

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Teen Restlessness: Anxiety, Hyperactivity, and Support Strategies October 27, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Restlessness can be difficult to define because it depends on our internal feelings. It has been suggested that there are two types of restlessness: physical and internal. Physical restlessness […]

Sleep Paralysis in Teens

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Sleep Paralysis in Teens: Symptoms, Causes, and Coping Tips October 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sleep paralysis occurs when a person’s body is completely immobilized either immediately after falling asleep or just before waking up.1 Experiencing an episode of sleep paralysis can […]

Teen Jealousy & Insecurity

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Teen Jealousy & Insecurity: Emotional Awareness and Coping Tips October 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Jealousy is a strong emotion, but it can be hard to define. In the current research, jealousy is understood as a negative feeling coming from perceiving a […]

Emotional Overreactions in Teens

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Emotional Overreactions in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Support October 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It’s often said that teenagers are moody. In fact, we often even expect teenagers to show emotional overreactions simply because their bodies are going through so many physiological […]