The term “high potency” is typically reserved for conversations regarding THC and the alarming rates of drug-induced psychosis that are sweeping the nation. However, I would argue that teens are living in high potency times, in-general.

As the college years unfold, it is absolutely vital for young adults to develop strong executive functioning skills. In many ways, the degree to which a young adult has these skills determines the degree to which they can succeed academically, socially, and professionally. While no two young people mature the same way, these universal abilities formulate the very bridge upon which each individual passes from childhood to adulthood.

The teenage years are notoriously tumultuous, leaving many parents wondering… Are my teen’s dramatic mood swings and risky choices just normal adolescent hormones, or are they signs of something more serious?

According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders affect 31.9% of adolescents each year and have risen 25% since the start of COVID.While there are many reasons why anxiety is on the rise, let’s take some time and delve into the science behind mitigating anxiety.  

At any given moment on this planet there are roughly as many ways to have a conversation as there are people (and that’s not including pets, plants, and other things we fancy talking to). But when it comes to change-based conversations (i.e., conversations where one person is trying to help another person make a positive change), there are three distinct styles to consider – directing, following, and guiding (Miller & Rollnick, 2013).

Welcome to the weird world of the righting reflex – the place where the physics of interpersonal communication no longer seem to make any sense, and you find yourself on the precipice of ripping your hair out in the name of good intentions.