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How to Adjust to College

April 20, 2015 By 3cfs_Admin

Going to college is a right of passage for many adolescents. It is the beginning of new experiences and new friendships, but it is also a time of extreme anxiety and stress. What classes should I take? How many classes can I handle? Will I make friends? Many will adapt to the new trials of college life, but some will struggle with new personal freedom, motivation, and homesickness.

Oftentimes students don’t see the entire equation when preparing for college. In addition to demanding courses and a new environment, students must grapple with adapting to life without their traditional family structure. Understanding some of the core challenges will help new students thrive at college.

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Filed Under: Teens Tagged With: How to Adjust to College, Self-Motivation, Time Management

For Parents of Teens Who Cut Themselves (Self-Harm)

July 24, 2013 By 3cfs_Admin

By Rebecca E. Matthews, Ph.D. | Psychologist

What is cutting and why do teens do it?

Cutting is a form of self-harm that is rising in popularity among teens and adults. Both males and females use cutting as a way to reduce unwanted emotions like anger, anxiety, sadness, and tension. Teens cut when they want to escape a difficult situation and as a way of expressing distress. Some teens use cutting as a way to punish themselves. As a parent, finding out your child has used cutting can be incredibly scary and confusing. It is important to remember that cutting is not the same as a suicide attempt. However, people with a long history of self-harm are at greater risk of suicide attempts, so self-harm behaviors should be taken seriously. Cutting and other self-harm behaviors should be viewed as a sign that a person is in emotional pain and in need of a more effective way to deal with their emotions.

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Filed Under: Teens, Tips for Parents Tagged With: Cutting, For Parents of Teens Who Cut Themselves, Self Harm, Teens, Warning Signs

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