Kids Recognize and Develop Core Gifts on Hikes

May 24th, 2013  .  No Comments

The practice of young people going off on a trek to find themselves is ancient. Recently, though, we’ve found ways to integrate walking treks into the Core Gift Process framework. In my educational counseling practice, I became aware that some clients needed something extra: a catalyst that would lead to a life-changing revelation and move them to a new place in life. We felt that... Read More

New Study Compares Stress Response in Children and Adolescents

May 20th, 2013  .  2 Comments

Stress reactivity and stress response styles provide insight into emotional vulnerability. Research has indicated that heightened or blunted physiological stress reactions can predict risk for psychological and physical health challenges, including heart disease, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems. Although there has been a wealth of research examining the stress response... Read More

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Can Social Network Activity Reveal Risk for Suicidal Ideation?

May 15th, 2013  .  5 Comments

Social networking sites (SNS) are the most popular venues for young adults to meet, share information, and communicate. Across the globe, users are staying connected with various SNSs like Facebook. In Japan, the most popular SNS is called “mixi.” With over 25 million users, mixi allows members to join for free, create friendships, and join communities. It also presents a ripe environment for data retrieval. Because so many young adults use mixi, Naoki... Read More

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Seven Tips for Young Women to Help Mitigate the Influence of Social Media

May 13th, 2013  .  5 Comments

A little girl playing dress-up in her mother’s heels is an iconic image we have all seen in a movie or commercial. Women think about their future selves from a very early age. Each little girl’s vision of the future might be different, but generally people’s desires are the same: to be happy, to be loved, and to feel secure and confident. The transition from adolescence to adulthood is an exciting and dynamic time for a young woman. This is her time and opportunity... Read More

How Important is Conflict Resolution in Teen Romantic Relationships?

May 10th, 2013  .  5 Comments

Couples who resolve conflicts constructively tend to have higher levels of relationship satisfaction than couples who engage in heated and unproductive conflicts. In adult relationships, learning how to fight fairly and argue respectively are important skills that can affect each partner’s level of commitment and satisfaction within the relationship. A large body of research has shown that effective and respectful communication and recovery from conflict... Read More

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Bullying in the Culture of Sport Coaching, Part II

May 7th, 2013  .  4 Comments

Recently, I wrote about my observations of sport coaches that act as bullies and gave some suggestions for what parents may do in response. I know that there are many instances of parents acting as bullies as well: shouting angry directives from the sidelines, punishing or showing a lack of support after a “poor” performance, demeaning their kids after the games... Read More

Can Facebook Be Harmful to Psychological Health?

April 26th, 2013  .  12 Comments

Young people have access to avenues of communication and entertainment that previous generations never had. The internet has opened up a new world of social activities, games, and other forms of online interaction that was not available in years past. The unending stream of information available on the internet and its 24-hour-a-day access makes it highly attractive to young people. Facebook in particular has become a favorite way for young people to keep in touch with family and friends, share pictures, and update the world on their thoughts. The... Read More

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Internet Addiction Shares Neurological Deficits Found with Other Addictions

April 24th, 2013  .  12 Comments

Although internet addiction is a relatively new phenomenon, it is receiving increasing attention as the number of young people with some form of internet addiction grows. Internet addiction is intriguing because it does not cause physiological and physical symptoms similar to those found in other addiction. Individuals with drug and alcohol addiction often display broad and similar symptoms of craving and compulsion. These addictions also cause specific physical... Read More

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Is It Adult ADHD or Something Else?

April 11th, 2013  .  3 Comments

Picture someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity. Odds are good you’re envisioning a child who can’t sit still zooming around his or her classroom, struggling with grades, and driving parents crazy. But ADHD isn’t just for children. Some kids grow out of this diagnosis or develop coping skills, but others continue to struggle as ... Read More

Self-Injurious Behavior Does Not Always Lead to Suicide

April 10th, 2013  .  4 Comments

The rates of nonsuicidal self-injuries (NSSI) are staggeringly high, especially among adolescents and young adults. Although it is theorized that most young people who engage in NSSI do so only for a short period, others continue to injure throughout adulthood. There has been an abundant amount of research showing that NSSI does not always lead to suicide. In fact, most individuals who engage in NSSI do not entertain thoughts of suicide, and only hurt themselves... Read More

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New Study Reveals What Prevents Teens from Seeking Psychological Help

April 8th, 2013  .  10 Comments

Adolescents are vulnerable to peer pressures, social norms, and judgments by those in their social network. At a time when these individuals are trying to develop their own identities, they often avoid doing anything that will disrupt that process. Experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be frightening for adolescents. They may not understand what is happening to them, perhaps believing that their emotional state is merely a normal part of the transition... Read More

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Research Puts Focus on Positive Thinking in Relationships

April 5th, 2013  .  5 Comments

It has been said that if you focus on something, you get more of it – for better or for worse. If you focus on what you do not want in a spouse, you will most likely continue to see those things that you do not want. However, if you focus on the things you do want, like love, warmth, and compassion, you may actually start getting those exact things. According to Robert Ackerman of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas, Dallas, clinical research... Read More

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Does Sexual Orientation Affect Eating Behaviors in Teens?

April 5th, 2013  .  4 Comments

Adolescents experience unique stressors. In addition to facing stress associated with family issues, childhood experiences, and academic concerns, they also face stress related to peer acceptance and identity formation. The teen years represent a time when children begin to discover who they are. They acknowledge their social, personal, and sexual identities. Also, children of various ethnic backgrounds may find themselves in settings with other ethnic groups... Read More

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Working Memory, Impulsivity, and Alcohol Problems

April 3rd, 2013  .  5 Comments

Research on alcohol dependency and addiction has revealed that alcohol misuse (AUD) and other risky behaviors are influenced by several factors, including reduced working memory capacity (WMC) and impulsivity. But how these are all related is unclear. For instance, does diminished WMC lead to AUD which in turn increases impulsivity? Or does WMC elevate impulsivity which then influences... Read More

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