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Pre-Teens And Summer Camp
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Read on for ideas on how you can support your pre-teen when going away to summer camp for the first time. – Sandra Traveling away from home for...
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Discipline vs. Punishment for Teens
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Punishment is designed to control a person’s behavior and is not effective for teaching teens to become responsible and independent young...
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Is Your Teen Depressed?
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Teen depression seems to be on the rise, affecting one out of every 20 teenagers. What is the cause … and what is the solution? – Sandra During...
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Respectful Parenting of Teens
A Note From the Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Were you aware that your parent-child connection is at the heart of your teen’s willingness to cooperate, and adhere to your limits? – Sandra...
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Teen Girl’s Survival Guide
.FREE Downloadable E-book “There isn’t a teenaged girl in America who couldn’t benefit from a visit to a therapist’s office to help negotiate the trauma and drama of the teen years. Opening my Teen...
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Pre-Teens And Summer Camp
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Read on for ideas on how you can support your pre-teen when going away to summer camp for the first time. – Sandra Traveling away from home for...
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Teen Girl’s Survival Guide
.FREE Downloadable E-book “There isn’t a teenaged girl in America who couldn’t benefit from a visit to a therapist’s office to help negotiate the trauma and drama of the teen years. Opening my Teen...
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Effective Parenting: Leading By Example
A Note From The Santa Monica Family Therapist The foundation of effective parenting is leading by example. When children observe how we treat them and others, they learn how to behave. – Sandra A...
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What Is A Recipe For Happiness?
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Is it possible to remain happy while figuring out solutions to the obstacles that come up in life? Here are some thoughts you might want to...
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Would Parenting Support Help?
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Conscious parenting requires pausing to evaluate whether your words or actions are truly necessary, or helpful. – Sandra Encouraging your teen...
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Addressing Unspoken Family Rules
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist It is important to identify your rules for dealing with your teen as well as their rules for dealing with you. – Sandra PARENTAL RULES: “I’ll...
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Santa Monica Teen Support Groups
A Note From The Santa Monica Family Therapist Teen support groups are a wonderful way for families to maximize their dollar in today’s economy. Read on to learn more about my teen support groups. –...
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Teen Girl Support Groups
. Weekly Teen Support Groups in Santa Monica. A Note From the Santa Monica Family Counselor A teen support group offers an opportunity for teenagers to gain greater insight into themselves and others,...
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Teens: Discover Your True Self-Expression
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Does your teen pretend to be someone that they are not? Here are some ways to address this with your teen. – Sandra Where you are born, and...
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Pre-Teens And Summer Camp
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Read on for ideas on how you can support your pre-teen when going away to summer camp for the first time. – Sandra Traveling away from home for...
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Teach Your Daughter To Expect Respect
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Do your daughter’s male friends treat her like one of the guys? Read on to learn how to teach your daughter how to handle this situation. –...
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How Is Your Family Handling Change?
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Whether you are a parent or a teenager, change is seldom easy. It can challenge the relationships between a parent and teen when either or both...
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Parenting Techniques To Address Bullying
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist It is helpful for teachers and parents to understand what causes a teen to become a bully. The reality is that these kids are often struggling...
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Help Teens Create A Fulfilling Life
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist The following are some common themes that are often a cause of suffering in adolescents. Do you recognize any of these in your teen? – Sandra •...
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Help Your Teen Define The Word “Friendship”
A Note From The Santa Monica Teen & Family Therapist Some people prefer to have just a few very close friends, while others like to experience a variety. – Sandra “I like to sit with different...
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