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Category Archives: Children and Adolescent Counseling

Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Children and Adolescent Counseling

Wikipedia defines bullying as: “The use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception of an imbalance of physical or social power. This imbalance distinguishes bullying from conflict. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by hostile intent, …

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Addressing Mental Health Stigma: How to Support Adolescents and Teens

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Children and Adolescent Counseling, Mental Health

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and October 10, 2024 was World Mental Health Day. During the past 24-36 months, we have published blogs and articles on topics such as Suicide and Mental Health Stigma, Unrealized Mental Health, Mental Health in Native Americans, Navigating Mental Health, Minority Mental Health, Mental Health of …

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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling | Children and Adolescent Counseling

The days of walking to the neighborhood school, playing outside until nightfall, roller skating on the sidewalks, and riding bikes and skateboarding on neighborhood streets is long gone for many children. Doing manual chores, eating homecooked meals, and getting excited over a family outing for ice cream is recalling days gone by. Though these things …

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5 Proven Strategies to Get Your Child to Sleep in Their Own Bed

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Children and Adolescent Counseling

As a parent, getting your child to sleep in their own bed can be a daunting task. Many parents struggle with this challenge, and it can lead to exhaustion, frustration, and even anxiety. However, there are ways to overcome this problem and help your child get a good night’s sleep in their own bed. In …

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The Thin Line Between Encouragement and Pressure 

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Children and Adolescent Counseling

Parenting is an exciting journey that comes with its challenges. As a parent, you want the best for your child, but at the same time, you don’t want to push them too hard. That’s where the thin line between encouragement and pressure comes in. Parenting pressure can bring negative impacts on your child. According to …

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