“Whatever emotional state you’re in while you’re parenting conveys more to your child than the content of what you’re doing with them, no matter how perfect your intervention looks “on paper.” In other words, to paraphrase Marshall McLuhan, “your emotional state is the message.” – Michael J. Simon A sixteen year-old told her South Orange […]
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Orange County Adolescent Counseling an Effective Resource
“In fact, you couldn’t give me anything to make me go back to being a teenager. Never. No, I hated it.” -J.K. Rowling The period from pre-teen to adulthood can be both exciting and stressful. They are tweeting, texting, YouTube-ing. Popular culture and worldwide media vie for their attention moment to moment. There’s just too […]
Orange County Teen Counseling with Dr. Piper Walsh
“It was only high school after all, definitely one of the most bizarre periods in a person’s life. How anyone can come through that time well adjusted on any level is an absolute miracle.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was high […]
Orange County Adolescent Counseling, A Common Resource for Many Families
Adolescence is a period of intense growth. It’s perfectly normal then, that this period of development is exciting and stressful for teenagers and everyone who loves them. With all that comes with being a teen today, it’s no surprise that Orange County adolescent counseling has become a common and effective resource for many families. Piper […]