Creative Healing

TEEN SUPPORT CENTER IN FLOURTOWN www.creativehealingphilly.com We’ve all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. ... Similarly, it takes a TEAM of adolescent specialists to support the mental health needs of a teen and their parents. Connect with us for support, self-expression and skill-building in a space just for teens.

Contrary to popular belief, multitasking is actually impossible. What our brains CAN do is switch back and forth between tasks. However, the part of the brain that enables us to do that isn’t fully developed in teens. It’s important to help teens understand this so they can see the benefit of working on one thing at a time.

Self-esteem is about having the ability coping habits and form new, positive ones. However, we know it’s possible, and it’s so rewarding when you succeed. We help our clients turn from unhealthy coping strategies to art and leisure activities, and we guide them to make lifestyle choices that result in lasting change.

When you compare yourself to others, you’re telling yourself that you’re not good enough. Instead of thinking about where you want to be, focus on where you are. Self-esteem is about having the ability to see yourself clearly, accepting your strengths and weaknesses, and setting goals for the future. Stop comparing yourself to others and start seeing yourself for who you are!

The good news is, you WANT communication to improve... You and your family are doing the best you can to communicate with each other. It's not a lack of want or even a lack of trying. What may be missing, though, are some practical tools to help you act skillfully and learn to communicate and relate to each other effectively.... The strategies below have been successfully used by many families in the past to improve communication and build trust in the parent-teen relationship. http://creativehealingphilly.com/blog/family-communication

No matter what you’re going through, there are people and resources that can help. We are here for you and want you to know that you are not alone.

Teen brains are almost fully formed, they are just missing the experience, or connections, that will help them be successful. One way to strengthen these neural connections is through repetition. Teens sometimes get annoyed when their caregivers tell them the same thing over and over, but it really does help establish those connections and create a strong network.