This post was written by D. Houston (a pen name). She is the parent of a brilliant and creative client in my private practice and D describes herself this way: Mom to two kids, one on the spectrum. I’ve been home with them since they’ve been born. Homeschool teacher for 5 years. Butcher, baker, some […]

This piece was originally posted here, on The Jung Soul, the blog of Lisa Marchiano, LCSW. Lisa is a clinical social worker and Jungian analyst in private practice. She offers consultations to families of trans identified teens and young people looking to support their child without immediately rushing to permanent medical intervention.   Parents whose teens […]

I have always rejected the idea that the body or physical appearance can ever be the cause of someone’s emotional problems. I scoff at diet commercials promising some miraculous transformation: from miserable to elated because the waist is a few inches smaller. Or hair transplants that will change a man from frumpy and lonely to […]

When your daughter enters her teen years, it can cause a lot of anxiety for parents. You know she will need to grow up eventually, but you worry that she is making risky choices. She may be hanging out with peers that you find unsavory or starting to talk, dress, and act differently. You might […]

You want to know more about your teen daughter’s life so you can keep her accountable and keep her out of trouble. There are times when you need to step in, be the adult and set firm rules and boundaries. But sometimes, even when your daughter brings up a minor conflict or everyday situation, you […]

I was busy working on a behavior plan for a very fidgety 6th grade boy when I heard an assertive knock on my office door. This was the third time this week Sally had left class without permission to come talk to me. “Ms Ayad, how can I transfer schools? I really don’t think I […]

It seems these days, that whenever we hear about LGBT issues, we are hearing more and more about transgender kids and gender identity. I know many parents are confused by this concept and what it might mean for their teen. If your child has been questioning their gender, or told you they believe they are […]