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Being a parent to teenagers

Being a parent is harder than most realize

Parents are people, and as such they have a finite amount of emotional energy and strength, which can easily get depleted by a rebellious teen. In fact, though you do love your teenager, you may find yourself feeling hurt, angry, resentful, distrusting, grieving, anxious, lonely, and so forth. You may also feel that your teenager is constantly trying to push your buttons, and that he or she is doing it all at once!
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Techniques for handling PTSD

Grounding techniques are an invaluable coping tool for people suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSS).

At its core, PTSS is a disorder that keeps us stuck in the past. However, grounding techniques can help us reconnect with the present.

Finding grounding techniques that work for your PTSD symptoms has been a long journey. While grounding techniques may not work for everyone, they’re worth trying out if you’re struggling with PTSS.
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