Self Esteem and Anxiety in Teens
When people ask me, who do I see in my practice, it seems to go in cycles. Lately, I have been seeing a lot of teens for a whole host of issues, mainly surrounding the issue of anxiety. With so many pressures within social, academic and family realms, it kind of seems like a reasonable […]
Find SFS and More at Chandler.com
I am delighted to announce that Strategies for Success has been profiled on Chandler.com at http://www.chandler.com/story/Strategies-for-Success/1289267. In addition, it is a pretty great resource for finding other local businesses of all kinds.
BAD BEHAVIOR: 5 Things You Can (and Can’t) Control
I recently received this article from a school counselor and am posting it for its great insight for you parents. This is good feedback regarding managing resistance from the younger set in the house. -Elizabeth “What can you do when your child just refuses to get up and go to school? You’ve yelled, nagged, pleaded […]
Best of Chandler Award 2012
Wow, I am grateful to announce that I was nominated for the Best of Chandler Award for 2012 for Mental Health Services category from and won! Thank you to whomever nominated me. I take very seriously what I do and strive to provide the best services possible when working with my clients. I am proud […]
Teaching Teens about the Emotional Aspect of Intimate Relationships
by Esther Boykin, MFT We are all familiar with the public service announcements encouraging parents to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol, internet safety, and sex. I even saw one recently about safe driving habits like not texting or eating behind the wheel. But have you ever wondered why aren’t parents encouraged to […]
4 Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Relationships
By Dr. Rachna Jain One main facet of social media is its emphasis on creating and maintaining relationships. All the content you create, all the following you build, each of these is designed to create and foster more intimate relationships with people, in some cases, people you might not have met any other way. What’s […]