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Consent: What does it really mean?

“NO. Is a complete sentence.” ~ Anne Lamott I recently had a male client tell me that something had happened to him on a date and he had a hard time putting it into words. He was embarrassed to talk about it and said he felt yucky even just thinking about it. As he slowly […]

Clear and Present Danger: Teens and Vaping

In 2015, the U.S. surgeon general reported that e-cigarette use among high school students had increased by 900%, and 40% of young e-cigarette users had never smoked regular tobacco. Read on to learn more about this vaping epidemic.

How to Talk to Your Child About Porn, Part II - Cluff Counseling - Lewisville Therapist

How to Talk to Your Child About Porn, Part II

No parent wants to talk with their children about pornography. It can seem overwhelming, uncomfortable, and maybe unnecessarily early–depending on the age of your child. While there may be validity to all those feelings, I urge you to communicate openly, honestly, and early with your child about the fallacies and dangers of pornography… before they […]

How to Talk to Your Child About Porn, Part I - Cluff Counselingn - Lewisville Therapist

How to Talk to Your Child About Porn, Part I

“For some reason, we don’t talk very much to youth and children about one of the strongest urges and biggest temptations they will face. Our reluctance sets them up to be taught primarily by the internet, other children or teenagers, or even Hollywood.” -Joy D Jones Children are now learning to use electronic devices at […]

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The Truth Behind the Increase in Teen Suicide

Between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who suffered from depression increased 33 percent in large national surveys, and the number of 13- to 18-year-olds who committed suicide leapt up 31 percent. The cause of these increased numbers is scary and unfortunately all too familiar! Ninety-two percent of young adults ages 18-29 own […]