Lies You Hear About Group Therapy Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). There is a lot of fear and confusion around group therapy and therapy in general. There's a huge stigma still around mental health, and while it is getting better, we're still struggling with some of these myths and misconceptions that keep floating around out there… I hear a ton of lies about group therapy, and I'm here to set the record straight. These are the Top 5 Lies about Group Therapy:

How to STOP Self Harming - 6 Ways You Can Stay Emotionally STRONG Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). Struggling with self-harm urges can be tough to combat. These 6 ways can help you stay emotionally STRONG

Do YOU Need To Go To Therapy Weekly? Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - You’re busy- so is it really necessary for you to go to group therapy every week? Here are some things to consider before you decide…

How to Repair Toxic Friendships When You’re a Teenager Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - Being in a toxic friendship doesn’t always mean you have to break-up. This video is all about how to repair a toxic friendship when you're a teenager.

Best Teen Mental Health Videos of 2019 [Top 10 Videos] from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - "Can you help me?" This is a question I get ALL the time. This playlist shares the most popular videos you've enjoyed from me in 2019. I love helping teens build confidence and know that they are NOT alone. We are IN this together! Now I have a question for you, what is the number one challenge you see teens facing today?

5 Ways You Can Help Teens in Toxic Friendships Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - If you care about a teen who is in a toxic friendship, you should watch this video, where I'm sharing 5 ways you can help teens dealing with toxic friendships…. It's probably safe to assume that you do not like being told you're wrong. And I'm pretty sure that you DEFINITELY do not like being told what to do. So what makes you think teens enjoy it when you talk to them like this?

5 Warning Signs of Toxic Friendship All Teens Need to Know Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - Knowing the difference between a toxic friendship and a healthy one can be tough. Especially when you're a teenager. That's why I created this video with 5 warning signs of a toxic friendship all teens need to know.

How to Stand Up FAST For Yourself When You’re a Teenager Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - There are a TON of reasons why you may be struggling with standing up for yourself, though the top ones I hear is you don’t want to hurt others AND you don’t want people to hate you. What if I told you there’s an easy 4-step strategy that can help you stand up for yourself with others WHILE still feeling good about yourself? Dialectical Behavior Therapy maps this out in their Interpersonal Effectiveness module which is all about improving your relationships through healthier communication strategies. For this skillset, you’ll use the acronym FAST to help you remember these strategies.

Toxic vs Healthy Friendships | What’s the Difference for Teenagers? Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - Dealing with toxic friendships when you're a teenager can be rough! It can be tough to know if your friends are good for you or not. It's easy to get confused about what the difference is between a toxic vs a healthy friendship.

5 Ways Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Teens Who Struggle With Self Harm Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - Using self-help strategies to support teens who struggle with self harm can only take you so far. Seeing a teen therapist can help! One of the most effective therapy models I use to work with teenagers who struggle with self harm is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In this video, I'm sharing 5 ways DBT helps teens who struggle with self harm.