by Thrive Training and Consulting | Sep 14, 2022 | Recovery, Substance Abuse, Teen
For parents of adolescents or teens with an alcohol or drug problem, accepting that their child has a substance use disorder and getting them help can be major hurdles to overcome. So, it’s hardly surprising that parents often breathe a huge sigh of relief when their...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jul 27, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Teen
With the summer slipping by, are you scrambling to teach your college-bound teen what they need to know to live on their own for the first time? Doing laundry, managing money, cooking simple meals and cleaning are certainly valuable life skills young people should...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jul 12, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health
No school, a slower pace, sunny days and warm temperatures – what’s not to love? We think summer should be the happiest time of year, but for some, the season triggers sadness, lethargy, problems sleeping and other symptoms of depression. While usually associated with...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | May 31, 2022 | Mental Health, Teen
There are no easy solutions for preventing school shootings and no single reason why they occur. There are gun, school, security, substance use and other issues that are part of the discussion. But from a clinician’s perspective, prevention of future tragedies starts...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | May 18, 2022 | Drug Treatment, Substance Abuse, Teen
Last week, the United States recognized the first-ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day just as the Centers for Disease Control released new data showing that drug overdose deaths topped 107,000 for the first time in 2021. According to the CDC and Drug Enforcement...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Apr 28, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Teen
As a clinician who works mainly with adolescents and teens, I frequently treat juniors and seniors in high school who are feeling immense pressure and anxiety about the college process. This time of year, my senior clients are typically out of the thick of it and are...
