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Articles on emotional wellbeing, narrative therapy, and mental health.
5 Signs Your Teenager Might Need Therapy (And How to Bring It Up Without Shutting Them Down)
There's a scene a lot of parents describe to me in sessions: they walk down the hall, knock on their teenager's door, and get either silence or a flat "I'm...
Ana Paula Pérez 
Childhood Grief: How to Support Your Child When They Lose Someone Important
I remember a mom who came into my office with red eyes and her hands clasped tightly in her lap.
Ana Paula Pérez 
Couples Therapy in Mexico City: 6 Signs You Need It (And Why Asking Isn't Failure)
When was the last time you and your partner truly felt understood by each other? Not coordinating schedules, not figuring out dinner plans, not talking...
Ana Paula Pérez 
Family Systemic Therapy: When the Problem Isn't One Person — It's the Whole Dynamic
Have you ever felt like everyone in your household fights about everything, but nobody can really explain why?
Ana Paula Pérez 
How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce: A Practical Guide for Parents
I remember a mom who came into my office with red eyes and her hands clasped tightly in her lap.
Ana Paula Pérez 
I Can't Take the Anxiety Anymore": What to Do When Everything Feels Like Too Much
There are moments when your heart races for no obvious reason, your thoughts spiral out of control, and it feels like the ground is shifting beneath your feet...
Ana Paula Pérez 
My Child Has Anxiety": 7 Warning Signs and What You Can Do as a Parent
Most parents know the scene all too well: it's 7 a.m., the backpack is by the door, and your child is on the floor in tears, clutching their stomach, insisting...
Ana Paula Pérez 
Play Therapy: How Children Express What They Can't Put Into Words
Have you ever noticed that your child can't quite tell you what's going on inside — but somehow shows you through play?
Ana Paula Pérez 
School Bullying: How to Recognize It and What to Do If Your Child Is Being Targeted
Imagine your daughter comes home from school and, instead of telling you about her day, goes straight to her room without a word.
Ana Paula Pérez 
Tantrums vs. Emotional Meltdowns: How to Tell the Difference — and When to Seek Help
It's 6 PM. You've had an impossibly long day, and your child just threw themselves on the floor of the grocery store because you wouldn't buy them candy.
Ana Paula Pérez 
Teen Self-Esteem and Narrative Therapy: How to Help Your Teenager Build a Stronger Story
If you've ever heard those words from your teenager — or if you remember thinking them about yourself back then — you know how heavy they feel.
Ana Paula Pérez 
What Is Narrative Therapy — And How It Can Help You Rewrite Your Story
Have you ever felt like your entire life could be summed up in one painful sentence? *"I'm a failure." "I'm terrible at relationships." "I'm a bad parent.
Ana Paula Pérez 
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session: A Guide for Getting Past the Fear
Picture this: you've spent weeks — maybe months — thinking about reaching out for support.
Ana Paula Pérez 
When Your Child Refuses to Go to School: Emotional Causes and How to Help
It's 7 a.m. The alarm goes off, and instead of the usual rush to get ready, you find your child buried under the blankets — crying, complaining of a...
Ana Paula Pérez 
You Are Not the Problem": The Narrative Therapy Technique That Changes Everything
Have you ever caught yourself saying — or heard someone else say — "I'm just an anxious person" or "my kid is a problem child"?
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