Tag: School Stress

Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? Why Back-to-School Season Can Make It Worse

Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? Why Back-to-School Season Can Make It Worse

When it’s time to go back to school, your teen might be excited about new opportunities and a fresh start. But it can also increase stress and anxiety if they tend to be a perfectionist. On the outside a perfectionist teen typically appears highly motivated, …

Why Summer Is One of the Best Times for Teens to Start Therapy

Why Summer Is One of the Best Times for Teens to Start Therapy

The school year is usually nonstop for teens. There is so much going on with school, extracurricular activities, sports, social events and more.  So there may not be a lot of time to focus on emotional well-being.  But summer is usually different. There are less …