By Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Grooming in Adulthood When we think about grooming, we often picture child victims and adult perpetrators. But grooming isn’t limited to children; it’s also a key factor in the abuse many adults experience. It can sometimes be difficult to separate genuine kindness from coercive tactics, just like it is with childhood […]
What Teletherapy Is Like with Our Wake Forest Counselors
The concept of telehealth has made big news as we all hunker down at home. But do you know what that really means? There are lots of images of men and women in white coats and a patient with a tissue up to their nose. Is that what counseling looks like through teletherapy? These are […]
Parenting An Angry Teen
Raising a teenager can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent will go through. Teenagers are in an awkward stage, dealing with hormonal changes out of their control and a developing brain. They’re awakening to new realizations about themselves and the world around them. Teenage rebellion is a natural phase; however, handling it as […]
Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents
Going through a divorce can bring the worst out of a couple that once promised each other forever. Your world might feel like it’s falling apart, and trying to co-parent when you’re struggling to simply keep going can be overwhelming. Learning to co-parent won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. Use the five strategies below […]
3 Ways to Stop Enabling Your Adult Child
According to the latest census data, more than half of people aged 18 to 24 live with their parents, and roughly 13% of adults ages 24 to 35 do as well. While many of these young people are hard-working individuals, trying to save money to pay off school loans, buy a house, or start a […]