The end of an era. Graduating from high school is such a huge accomplishment and it is so exciting, but to many teens, absolutely petrifying. I have worked with high school students, specifically juniors and seniors since 2008 (a long time, I know). As the end of senior year approaches, I have seen so many mixed emotions from both my students and my clients. They are excited, happy, sad, shocked, and sometimes indifferent. They are about […]
More and more often, both as a licensed clinician and as a high school counselor, I see so many teenagers plagued with anxiety. Since I started counseling over 10 years ago, I feel that the numbers of teenagers having symptoms of anxiety has increased. What I see even more are teenagers who do not have strong coping skills. When you mix these two characteristics, lack of coping skills and heightened levels of anxiety, you can
High school can be one of the most challenging and transformative times in a teenager’s life. Between increasing academic demands, social pressures, and the looming uncertainty of the future, it’s no surprise that many students find themselves struggling academically. Falling grades or difficulty keeping up with schoolwork often aren’t just about a lack of effort…. It can be something deeper…. It can be signs of an emotional, mental, or social struggle. But I think if
