In this short episode, licensed counselors Erica Gregory and Mandi Allison discuss the growing mental health crisis among teens, highlighting the alarming rise in suicide rates. They explore how prolonged emotional pain can lead to a desire for escape and how social media intensifies anxiety and feelings of isolation. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and better support the teens in your life.

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As parents, navigating the digital landscape with our children can be daunting. In this insightful JCAC podcast short, counselors Erica Gregory, LMFT, and Ginny Vose, APC, offer invaluable guidance on setting boundaries and ensuring online safety for your children.

Boundaries, Safety, & Technology Oh My!

The battle all parents face is how to establish boundaries with technology and keep their children safe online. Gregory and Vose delve into practical strategies and essential tips for navigating this complex terrain.

Screen Time Education for Children

Understanding the impact of screen time is crucial. This se...

As a parent, it's natural to worry when your teen's behavior changes. But how do you know if they need counseling? In this insightful JCAC podcast short, Ginny Vose, APC, and Erica Gregory, LMFT, discuss the signs that indicate it might be time to seek professional help for your child. They explore the impact of significant life changes such as divorce, moving, and mental health concerns, offering guidance for parents who are unsure about the next steps.

Key Indicators for Counseling:

Changes in Behavior, Mood, and Personality: Sudden or drastic changes in your child's behavior, mood, or personality can be a red flag. T...

In this insightful JCAC podcast episode, Ginny Vose, APC, and Erica Gregory, LMFT, delve into the challenges of managing temper tantrums in teenagers. They explore the similarities between tantrums in young children and adolescents, offering valuable strategies for parents to support their teens through dysregulated moments using Co-Regulation.

Understanding Teen Tantrums:

Teenage tantrums can be as challenging as those experienced during early childhood but manifest differently due to adolescent development and emotional complexities. Recognizing these behaviors is crucial for effective support.

Key Insights from the Podcast:

Staying Calm...

What happens when everything changes? In a recent short clip from the JCAC podcast, the hosts delve into the concept of performance-based identity and its connection to perfectionism. By exploring the building blocks of a strong identity—how we see ourselves and what we do—we can understand how to foster healthy growth in our children.

How do our actions as parents or caregivers play an important role in shaping our children's brain and mind development? Enter the transformative realm of play therapy, where intrinsic linking helps with emotion regulation. In a recent short clip from the JCAC podcast, the hosts explore how this dynamic approach fosters resilience and adds a playful dimension to emotional and cognitive growth.

The Importance of Play Therapy:

Play therapy is a powerful tool that leverages the natural way children learn and express themselves—through play. The hosts explain that play therapy creates a safe and nurturing environment where children c...

As parents, we strive to support our children in becoming the best versions of themselves. We invest time and energy into their education, extracurricular activities, and overall development. However, one critical aspect that can significantly impact their success is often overlooked: their mental health. In a recent short clip from the JCACounseling Podcast, Erica shares invaluable insights on how perfectionism affects a child’s academic performance and what parents can do to help their teens challenge this mindset.