How Dissociation Affects School, Learning & Daily Life
Home How Dissociation Affects School, Learning & Daily Life Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many parents hear reports from teachers about their child seeming “checked out” in school. This is a normal occurrence due to things like distraction, boredom, or tiredness. But sometimes, disengagement in class can […]
Trauma Therapy for Dissociative Identity Disorder
Home Trauma Therapy for Dissociative Identity Disorder in Teens Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Dissociative identity disorder (DID), which many people might know as “multiple personality disorder,” is a fairly rare condition, affecting 1.5% of the global population. Yet, despite its rarity, it’s a very complex, serious […]
Grounding Techniques for Teen Dissociation
Home Grounding Techniques for Teen Dissociation & Trauma Symptoms Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Dissociation isn’t all that uncommon an experience among teens. Typical dissociation looks like daydreaming – when your teen might not really know what’s going on around them because they’re thinking of or focusing […]
Therapeutic Boarding Schools vs Residential Mental Health Treatment
Home Therapeutic Boarding Schools vs Residential Mental Health Treatment Published: 07/06/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If your teen is finding it difficult to manage mental health challenges, knowing where to turn for support can feel confusing. Perhaps they’ve reached a point where outpatient therapy, school support, or […]
Borderline Personality Disorder & Self-Harm in Teens
Home Borderline Personality Disorder & Self-Harm in Teens Published: 07/03/2026 | Updated: 07/03/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Self-harming can be incredibly distressing, both for the teenager experiencing it and for the parents who discover it. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and self-harm are closely linked. Self-harm is one of the […]
“Pure O” OCD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Home “Pure O” OCD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Published: 07/02/2026 | Updated: 07/02/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently misunderstood. Many people picture people with the condition engaging in visible rituals, having fears of contamination, or arranging objects with painful precision. But while these can […]
