This blog aims to help clients and families with common struggles that they may face outside of the counseling office. Posts are researched and written by Cameron Conroy, an MSW candidate and intern at ABC Counseling. Please reach out to cameron@abccounseling.org if there are specific topics that you'd like to see covered in the future.
Image Credit: Stacey McNaught What is Sexting? Sexting includes electronically sharing or receiving sexually explicit videos, photos, or text. Many youth have easy access to electronic communication and can participate in sexting not only via phone, but also by computer, tablet, and even some video game consoles. Recent studies estimate that that 14 – 17% of teens have sent a sext, and 24 – 27% have…
Should a parent respond to a child’s tantrum differently than they should respond to a trauma response? Yes, no, and maybe – there’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to parenting, but there are a few guidelines that are good to follow and can make life easier both for parents and kids. Defining Trauma The first step to responding appropriately to trauma is understanding it. Trauma is defined as any event…