Jenny M Doying, LMFT - Counseling Couples, Individuals, Teens & Tweens

01/05/2021

I am not judging...I know this is hard on everyone.

Young people are responding to known — and stymied — developmental imperatives to socialize. Adults need to recognize this and respond accordingly.

01/03/2021

Be a good friend to yourself and your partner.

Therapists share their tips for improving your relationship in 2021.

01/01/2021

How to make the 2021 work for you.

Little will change on Jan. 1, but you can shift your mind-set.

11/15/2020

If you have a teen in your household, make sure they get outside daily if only for a short period of time. Make sure they are eating foods that feed their brain. Have them exercise by dancing, jogging, swimming, walking, biking, skating....something they enjoy or can tolerate. And most importantly, make sure they are connecting with friends, by safe social distancing, or FaceTime, texting is good, but not enough! Love them! This is tough on all of us, but especially for them!

Remote learning, lockdowns and pandemic uncertainty have increased anxiety and depression among adolescents, and heightened concerns about their mental health.

09/24/2020

Does your child thrash in their sleep? Check this out.

Kids with "restless sleep disorder" don't just toss and turn; they thrash.

07/29/2020

I saw this on the FUSD website and thought it might be helpful to all parents and students. Take care out there!

Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress, in healthy ways, will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

07/12/2020

How To Help Kids With Difficult Feelings During The Pandemic ❤️

For children, the distress shows itself in difficult moods, stomachaches or even regression to behaviors from earlier childhood. Here are seven ideas to help anxious kids feel better.

05/29/2020

Only you can decide what is best for your family armed with the best information you can get.❤️

As the country begins to reopen and we all adjust to a new normal, only you get to decide what works best for your family.

05/27/2020

Verbalize appreciation...

Therapist-backed tips for partners trying to get through the coronavirus pandemic together.

05/20/2020

Parents you are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️

Toddlers and teens alike can't seem to leave parents alone. Here's what's behind it, and how to deal.

04/21/2020

Reset your mind...

Get clean, dress up, get fresh air — and improve your mind-set.

04/08/2020

Stress Busting