Teen Relationships.

Teenage years should be a time of positive growth and development for both children and parents!  But they can also be trying times for relationships between parents and children, and between siblings.  Blended families can especially face problems when teens use the "Your only my stepmom/dad!" argument to defy parental guidance.  Irritability, low moods, isolation, anger and outright defiance are just some of the relationship hurdles families can face.  

​However, because these are common problems, there are effective evidenced-based treatment solutions that can help both parents and teens maintain healthy, respectful relationships.  There are no bad kids... but there are kids who behave inappropriately because of a lack of regulation skills, or the presence of mental illness or trauma.