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The Connection Between Unaddressed Trauma And Substance Use In Adolescents

Be honest – when you hear the word ”adolescence,” the first things that pop to your mind are hormones, drama, and boundary-pushing. To some extent, that’s true. After all, teens are figuring themselves out, testing limits, stumbling a little. Yet, what looks like typical teen behavior can sometimes be painful. Or rather, trauma that never …

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Peer Influence Versus Healthy Boundaries In Adolescence

Adolescence can be pretty tough. Anyone who’s been through it – or has also had a chance to witness someone go through it – knows exactly what’s up. The body changes while the social compass spins like a cheap weathervane. Friends become mirrors. Suddenly, everyone’s measuring themselves in reflections. You think you know yourself, then …

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Occupational Therapy for Your Child’s Success

By Amber Irvin, CPS As parents, we want the best for our children—whether it’s academic success, strong friendships, or the ability to navigate everyday life confidently and independently. But for many children, developmental, emotional, or physical challenges can make everyday activities more difficult. This is where occupational therapy (OT) can make a profound difference. Occupational …

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Understanding Substance Use Triggers in Teen Environments

Teen spaces are always alive. Sneakers hit linoleum, hallways echo with laughter, music leaks from cracked phone speakers, and the ever-present pressure to fit in never loses its ever-presentness. Within this landscape, some patterns point to substance use triggers in teen environments. To see them with clarity, and address them with empathy, we need to …

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