Teen Fear of Abandonment

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Teen Fear of Abandonment: Emotional Signs and Coping Strategies October 23, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Feeling safe in our environment and supported by loved ones is a basic necessity. When that need isn’t met, we can suffer both physically and emotionally. This […]

People-Pleasing in Teens

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People-Pleasing in Teens: Causes, Signs, and How to Support October 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Focusing on others’ needs can be a way to show kindness and empathy, especially when we are connecting with family and friends. However, too much of a […]

Conflict Avoidance in Teens

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Conflict Avoidance in Teens: Causes, Signs, and How to Encourage Healthy Communication October 23, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Resolving conflicts is part of healthy relationships. Even when you are talking to close friends and family, inevitably, there will be topics of disagreement.  […]

Teen Social Withdrawal

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Teen Social Withdrawal: Causes, Warning Signs, and How to Help October 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION When teens are under a lot of stress or are struggling with difficult emotions, they might isolate themselves as a way of coping. But withdrawing from […]

Stress & Emotional Eating in Teens

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Stress & Emotional Eating in Teens: Causes and Healthy Coping Published: 10/21/2025 | Updated: 04/30/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology We’ve all seen a TV episode where a major break-up is followed by one ex sobbing into the bottom of a tub of chocolate ice cream and the […]

Teen Chronic Fatigue

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Teen Chronic Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options October 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Parents are often used to constant energy from their kids, especially when they’re young – disregarding the odd sick day here or there. Yet, when a child reaches […]