If you see someone with an oxygen tank, a wrapped leg and crutches, or a deep cough, it’s obvious that they have some type of illness or injury. However, many
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Paradigm’s own Linda Reeves, MA, LMFT, recently provided outreach to staff at the Santa Monica Malibu Unified school district about the harmful psychosocial and emotional impacts of bullying on LGBT
Paradigm Presents to Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Read More »
Later this month, on November 16, schools and other facilities will be honoring the contributions that parents make in the lives of their children on National Parental Involvement Day. A
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During your initial visits with your therapist you discuss your background, your social history, and the current mental health issues you are encountering. You may even be developing a treatment
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While it’s not something most parents approve of, many teenagers do experiment with alcohol at some point during their adolescence. These early uses of alcohol should be discouraged, but a
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If you have a teenager whom you suspect is using drugs or battling a substance addiction, you probably feel overwhelmed and scared. Treating an addiction early gives your teen the
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The teen years can be a roller coaster for both teenagers and their parents. As the parent of an adolescent, you might wonder which behaviors are par for the course
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You have probably heard stories about teens who cut or burn themselves. Perhaps your teen has done it or has suspected that one of his or her friends was doing
A Guide to Teen Self-Injury: Prevention, Signs, and Treatment Read More »
When you meet someone new, it’s customary to exchange names. Depending on the context, you might also describe why you’re there or what position you have. For example, at an
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It can be difficult to know how to help if you have a friend suffering from and living with depression. You might be confused by their behavior and you might
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