Crescent Wellness, Inc

If Punch the monkey has taken up permanent residence in your thoughts, first of all same, and second of all, we should talk.

You don’t have to perform here.
You don’t have to be the strong one.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Come as you are.
Burdened. Raw. Tired. Hopeful.
Even in your pajamas.

We’ll start there.

MentalWellness AuthenticLiving

As a psychotherapist working with teens—and as a parent myself—Adolescence hit me hard. Some of the painfully raw moments between the teenager, his parents, and his sister brought up a cascading mix of emotions—empathy, sorrow, and a deep understanding of the complexity of what led this teenager to this point. The intersection of generational trauma, isolation, and the overuse of technology creates a perfect storm, shaping a teen’s experience in ways that can be both overwhelming and destructive. Watching this unfold on screen, I was struck by how these factors compounded the struggles of not only the teen but also his family. There were well-intentioned parents trying their best, but without proper support or education around parenting and emotions, their efforts fell short in helping the teen navigate these turbulent times.

These moments were tough to sit with—not just because of the heartbreak they carried, but because they highlighted the difficult realities many families face today. As parents and caregivers, we have a responsibility to help break these cycles and support teens as they navigate this challenging digital age.

How are you balancing technology and connection in your family?

Adolescence, Unfiltered The Netflix series "Adolescence" follows a young man accused of murder and examines the effects of technology, generational trauma, and parental influence on adolescent behavior.

Help is often the sunny side of control...
While chatting with a friend, they said, "This has put me over the edge to a point. I am so strung out. I’m so overextended trying to fix everyone’s issues all the time". Sound familiar to anyone else? Yeah, I'm looking at you...👀😁

Maybe now I will turn more conversations with friends and family into teachable social media posts! I can call it, Conversations With Friends and Family Turned Into Teachable Social Media Posts 😂

I’m in! 🤣