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Teenage Bullying
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Teenage Bullying

It’s not wanting to get out of bed in the morning. It’s skipping lunch to hide in the bathroom. It’s never speaking up in class. Bullying looks different for everyone who experiences it. While bullying isn’t exclusive to any age it can be incredibly difficult for one age group, in particular, teenagers. One out of every five students reports experiencing bullying (CDC). This level of prevalence is upsetting, but also incredibly useful to understand. Our teens need our help.

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Managing Fear During a Pandemic
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Managing Fear During a Pandemic

SCG Staff Therapist Shannon White (NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist) shares helpful information about how the brain is wired to handle fear and what we can do to manage that fear without letting it control us in the midst of this global pandemic. This is especially helpful for parents of children or teenagers.

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Managing Screen Time for Children and Teens: A Family Approach
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Managing Screen Time for Children and Teens: A Family Approach

John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”  The truth is, media and digital devices are not the enemy or the thief. They may be an integral part in living the abundant life that God has for us.

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