Oct 27, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel, Mindfulness
It’s not new information that social media has greatly impacted the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers in the United States. What research has found is that it’s not so much the use of social media, but the excessive use (up to seven hours a day) that has...
Jan 25, 2019 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel
Hannah Gambrel Adolescent | MA, LPC I help adolescent girls and their families, who are hurting, angry, and struggling to find their way through life’s challenges, to create real and lasting change. (Visit Hannah’s Profile) Call for Free Consultation Our...
Jun 27, 2018 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel, Parenting
Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships-especially with family. If we can learn what it means to fight fair, we can change some of the negative narratives around conflict. In my work with teenagers and their families, there are a few main fighting rules we...
Mar 2, 2018 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel
Our thoughts have the power to drive how we act and how we view the world around us. Though we may be unaware of their power, getting stuck in negative thought patterns can leave us believing false messages about who we are. Thoughts like, “I’m not good enough”, “I...
Feb 17, 2018 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably experienced your child having a meltdown at some point in their lives. This is normal, right? However normal it might be in your household, there are tools that can help lessen some of this behavior. Created by Kari Dunn Buron, the...
May 30, 2017 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel
Sometimes, self-harm becomes like a companion. But not the good kind. It’s one that you both love, hate, and can’t seem to get rid of. Whether it’s burning, cutting, pulling hair, or scratching, they seem to offer some small semblance of coping. But it doesn’t last....