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My Teen is Suicidal: Is it Safe to Go to the Hospital During COVID-19?

If you’re the parent of a teen living with mental health or addiction issues, COVID-19 is probably especially difficult. With…
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In Appreciation of RTC Staff, Evolve Partners With Local Farms to Deliver Organic Produce

At Evolve Treatment Centers, we treat food as medicine. Research on the relationship between diet and emotions shows that food…
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Drugs & Alcohol
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Help! My Teen Relapsed During the COVID-19 Lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has our society at a virtual standstill. But some things don’t stop for a virus. One example:…
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Family & Home Life
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Home Life During COVID-19: Do You Model Good Behavior?

One of the oldest, most common, and oft-repeated adages you hear when raising or teaching kids is this: They don’t…
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Family & Home Life
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COVID-19 Parent Questions: How Do I Set Boundaries for My Teen?

One of the most important jobs for a parent is to teach their children how the world works. One of…
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Four Lessons for Teachers Navigating Distance Learning During COVID-19

The New Normal – For Now Yoni Lichtman, LMFT, is a teacher and school counselor at Valley Torah High School…
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Seven Ways to Have a Birthday Party for Your Teen During Coronavirus

If your teen’s birthday is coming up, they’re probably feeling a mixture of emotions right now. They’re excited for their…
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Recovery at Home During COVID-19: Online AA and NA

The coronavirus pandemic creates challenges in almost every aspect of life. Teenagers in recovery from an alcohol or substance use…
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Parents

I Hate My Mom. And She Knows It. Why Should I Act Any Different on Mother’s Day?

So you don’t have a good relationship with your mother. And that’s an understatement: you really, truly dislike her. You…
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Mental Health Awareness Month 2020: Tools 2 Thrive

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where we are now:…
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Drugs & Alcohol
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Home Life During COVID-19: Is My Teenager Craving Drugs? How Can I Tell?

Parents of teens who live with alcohol or substance use disorders face an additional challenge during the coronavirus pandemic. On…
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Family & Home Life

It’s Mother’s Day. And My Teen Hates Me.

Your friends are posting pictures of the flowers, cards, and presents they got from their kids. Or the brunch they’re…
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