At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center, we can help you deal with peer pressure and show you how it is a natural part of life. While not all peer pressure is bad, unfortunately, it often leads to many mental health disorders. To handle challenging social circumstances, you need to be able to learn techniques to hold…
In a perfect world, your children will only surround themselves with peers who are good influences, and in return, they’ll be a good influence on others. But, the reality is that peer pressure will have both negative and positive effects. At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center, we work to” flip the script” and show teens how…
Having a “squad” can make anyone’s life better. A go-to group of friends can pick you up when you’re down, help you celebrate your milestone moments, and hang out with you just because you feel like it. However, beyond being a fantastic support network, your positive influence on your friends can also influence you in…
Talking to your adolescent or teenage boy about what is going on in his life is challenging. It can be hard to relate to young boys and get them to open up about their personal lives. The male stereotype too heavily emphasizes strength as perfection and a qualification of being male. Males of all ages…
