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Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend or relative dies, teens feel the overwhelming loss of someone who helped shape their self-identities. And these feelings about the death become a Read more >>
Parents’ Guide to Talking to Adolescents About Death
For many adults, talking about death is difficult. When we speak to our own teenagers about the death of a peer, family member or teacher, it can be even harder. Read more >>
In our work with teenagers, we’ve learned that teens respond better to adults who choose to be companions on the grief journey rather than direct it. We have also discovered that adult companions need to be aware of their own Read more >>
You may feel unsure of how to support a teen who is grieving. Here are some ideas that may help. Read more >>
Teen Mental Health: Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Adolescence is a time of significant change and growth, marked by unique emotional, social, and psychological challenges. As a parent or caregiver, you can play a vital role in nurturing your teen’s mental wellness. Read more >>
Resources for Talking to Young People About Mental Health and Suicide
As a parent or caregiver, you play a pivotal role in your teen’s life—not just in providing care and support but also in guiding them through difficult conversations and emotional challenges. Talking about suicide openly and compassionately can help break Read more >>
Adolescence is an important time of self-discovery during which teens often grapple with questions about identity and purpose. They want to understand who they are and their place in the world and this can bring about profound existential reflection. In Read more >>
What Is an Existential Crisis?
An existential crisis is an umbrella term that encompasses any uneasy feelings concerning the meaning of life. These thoughts typically come down to two foundational questions: Who am I and what is my purpose in life? Read more >>
Is My Teenager Depressed or Moody?
Moodiness is the norm for teenagers… right? Here are some questions to ask yourself about your teen’s mood changes. Read more >>
Separation or Divorce: Helping Teenagers Adjust
If you and your partner are separating or divorcing, your teen might be feeling all kinds of things—just like you. Strong or mixed feelings are normal. Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
