This is a season of fun celebrations. I attended one of the hundreds of high school graduation parties just today. It is one of those benchmark achievements by our teenagers that is an exciting time in their lives. They have finished 12 or more school years of work and effort and now can think about […]
The Potential Positive Impact of the Pandemic
We have spent a great deal of time and analysis talking about the significant negative impact and consequences of COVID-19 over the past few months. It is certain that those issues are real and that we will be in recovery for some time at many levels nationally and globally. At Lakeside we have certainly seen […]
Burnout from Covid – What to Do
In last week’s blog I invited readers to consider how many of us are experiencing the symptoms of burnout as a result of all the stresses caused by the pandemic. I think it’s pretty clear that many of us have the symptoms of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion along with other feelings including disengagement, impatience and self-criticism for […]
Post COVID 19 Summer School
At Lakeside School we offer a summer school program each year for students who are needing some catch-up time or extra therapeutic help. As we enter the 2021-22 school year we recognize that so many students in our region have extensive “loss of learning” and some intense anxiety and mental health concerns. That is why […]
Communicating with your Teenager
Teenagers are in a significant stage of growth and development. Even understanding how fast their brain is rewiring as they head towards adulthood helps us recognize that there can be a lot of dysregulation. Often their parents and caregivers struggle to know exactly how to communicate with their teenager during this interesting time of relational […]
Burnout from Pandemic
We all have heard how much the pandemic has placed huge amounts of stress on individuals and families. Another way to appreciate the impact of all this stress is to consider the signs and symptoms of burnout. According to Psychology Today, “Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by […]
Memorial Day Thoughts
The Memorial Day holiday launches us into summer. With it comes all the anticipations of warm weather, vacations, cook-outs and more social gatherings for friends and families. This year we also are anticipating the opening up of our country from the restrictions of COVID-19. What a relief! Yet the true remembrances of this holiday are […]
Why Substance Use is so Risky for Kids with Emotional or Behavioral Challenges
At Lakeside we deal with teenagers who have a number of emotional and behavioral challenges. Often, we find that substance abuse is part of their coping strategies. We know that this is not healthy and recent research also suggests that it is extremely risky. In a recent article on the Child Mind Institute website, Caroline […]
When We Resist Healing
Many people assume a person overwhelmed by unresolved trauma would welcome opportunities to heal that trauma. Here’s some surprising news that can also explain why it can be challenging to deal with someone who is experiencing the many difficult symptoms of PTSD but is resistant to doing what is needed to help them heal and […]
The Aftermath of COVID-19 for Students
We have experienced a significant period of time that has been extremely difficult for students who have struggled to continue online school. For many students it has been difficult to stay engaged and consistent while doing school virtually. Loss of learning deficits are prominent. Many students have lost connections to their school, their teachers, their […]
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