Mental Health
Are You A People Pleaser? The Subtle Art Of Saying “No”
A people-pleaser is a person who constantly goes above and beyond to make other people feel good. People-pleasers tend to be generally empathetic, thoughtful, and caring, all positive personality traits. But People-Pleasers pay a price if they don’t know how to pay attention to their own needs as much as they do to the people they love. If you know…
Read MoreIs Sleep A Struggle? Tips To Get Those Zzz’s
Does it ever feel like your day is somewhat backward…you wake up feeling tired and go to bed wide awake?!?! Have you ever experienced a time in your life when tossing and turning in bed could be considered a regular form of exercise? Silly question, I know! But, sleep deprivation is extremely common…so common that…
Read MoreTips For Raising A Socially Smart Teen
The online world is here to stay, and whether we like it or not, the next generation is going to need to be adept at navigating it. This naturally leads to questions of what, and how much, social media should be allowed in our households. And while research regarding potential harm associated with social media…
Read MoreKeeping The Peace In Teen Dating
One of our goals at Elevate Counseling is to shed a light on the issues our teenage and young adult populations are often facing. This week, at the Phoenix Mom’s Collective, I’m talking about teen dating violence. Most people don’t think it’s as big or common of an issue as it actually is. Even if you…
Read More4 D’s To Stop The Worry Spiral
We often associate stress with adulthood, but our youth face plenty of challenges and changes in their young lives. In fact, the American Psychological Association reports 42% of youth experience stress, but feel they don’t have the tools to manage it effectively. In small amounts, stress can be good. Butterflies before a soccer game, for…
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