by Gina Nelson | Jan 14, 2024 | Teen Pressures
In today’s fast-paced digital society, there are a number of teen social pressures that can affect the mental health and levels of anxiety in young adults. Today we explore three of them. Social Media Teens are particularly challenged by the pressures of fitting...
by Gina Nelson | Dec 28, 2023 | Anxiety
Almost 4 Years Later As we prepare to head into the new year almost 4 years after the COVID pandemic began, we continue to see the echoes of the impact on our future generations. Particularly the aftermath of Covid on teen anxiety. As a therapist, I am seeing more and...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 27, 2023 | Communication
Parent’s Intentions There’s a big difference between a parent’s intention and what is perceived by their teen. Most parents want the best for their kids and if I were to ask parents in session about their expectations…they usually never tell me that “They need their...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 16, 2023 | Anxiety
What Is Performance Anxiety? Performance anxiety is a very common phenomenon that many teens experience today. It can show up in a variety of situations, such as fear of failure in exams, public speaking, or athletic and other extracurricular activities. While the...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 3, 2023 | Beliefs
What is a Negative Cognition? A negative cognition or belief is something that a person strongly believes about themself following an experience, which often limits their ability to cope and function at an optimal level later in their life. For many people,...
