7 Practical Techniques to Improve Attention and Reduce Frustration at School

Here are 7 practical techniques that parents and educators can use to help children stay focused, reduce frustration, and encourage meaningful engagement in school this year.

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Virgdant Breton, LSW
Digital Support for NJ Teens: Apps and Online Tools that Build Resilience
Erica Kokoszka, LAMFT
Fall Mental Health Check-In for NJ Teens: Tools to Head into this Season with Strength

Taking the time for a fall mental health check can help identify warning signs early and set your teen up for a healthier, more balanced season.

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Frankki Sorce, LPC
Real-Life Organization Hacks for Teens with Executive Dysfunction

Executive function deficits can significantly affect your teen’s ability to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally—but practical organization strategies can make all the difference.

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Anavi Sharma, LSW
Building Flexibility: How to Help Kids Navigate Unexpected Changes
Frankki Sorce, LPC
Creating an ADHD-Friendly Homework Space That Supports Executive Functioning

Homework time can often be a struggle for kids with ADHD—not due to a lack of motivation or ability, but because not all homework spaces are designed with their unique executive functioning in mind.

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Erica Kokoszka, LAMFT
From Chaos to Clarity: How Teens Can Improve Planning Skills for School

Does your teen often feel overwhelmed by homework, struggle to meet due dates, or consistently juggle multiple responsibilities with extracurricular activities?

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Shefali Shetty, LSW
Getting Unstuck: Six Simple Strategies for Teens Struggling with Task Initiation

If you have ever watched your teen delay starting their homework, chores, or even enjoyable activities, you know firsthand the frustration that comes with task initiation challenges.

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Virgdant Breton, LSW
New School Year, New Skills: Building Executive Functioning Strategies for Teens with Autism and ADHD

Starting a new school year can feel daunting for any teen, but it can be difficult for teens with Autism and ADHD due to the changes in routine.

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Anavi Sharma, LSW
How to Cope When Your Child Goes to College

When so much energy is focused on finishing high school and getting into college, there is little space to prepare for the huge shift that will impact the household when a child finally leaves for college. 

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Frankki Sorce, LPC
Preparing for the New School Year: Mental Health Strategies for Teens

Here are four tools teens and families can use to prepare for and navigate the school year ahead. See how we can help!

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Anavi Sharma, LSW
How Family Therapy Can Strengthen Bonds Over the Summer Break

Contact Mindsoother Therapy Center today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our family therapy offerings.

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Nicole Silverman, LSW
DBT Skills to Manage Summer Body Image Triggers

The weather warming up feels exciting for some, but summer approaching can also be the source of intense anxiety for kids and young adults.

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Frankki Sorce, LPC
Supporting a Child or Teen with ADHD During an Unstructured Summer

Summer break can feel like freedom for students of any age—but for some children and teens with ADHD, it can feel disorienting.

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Erica Kokoszka, LAMFT
Learning Skills for Interpersonal Communication

Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential for building meaningful relationships, resolving conflicts, and expressing ourselves effectively.

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Erica Kokoszka, LAMFT
5 DBT Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before School Starts Again
Anavi Sharma, LSW
Big Emotions, Long Days: How to Handle Summer Meltdowns at Home

Summer should be fun—not feel like an emotional rollercoaster. So let’s explore why these meltdowns happen and how you can support your child (and yourself) through them.

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Virgdant Breton, LSW
Listening First: How to Have an Affirming Talk About Gender Identity

Gender identity is something that’s always existed, and every person has one….

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Erica Kokoszka, LAMFT
Rediscovering Joy: How to Reconnect with Activities You Used to Love

If you’ve been feeling stuck or disconnected from things that once energized you, know that it’s possible to reignite your passion and welcome joy back into your daily routine….

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Shefali Shetty, LSW
Why Starting Therapy in Summer Sets Kids Up for Success

Therapy sessions during the summer can be a proactive way to reflect on the past school year and prepare emotionally for what’s ahead…

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Nicole Silverman, LSW