Sage Tree Psychology Group

11/05/2025

10/27/2025

Sometimes it’s not the big decisions that change everything, it’s the one small moment they thought wouldn’t matter. Here are 10 tips to talk to your teens:
1. Don't Lecture - Connect: Lead with love, not fear. "I know you're going to be facing situations, peer pressure and temptation. I want you to be informed and ready to handle it. I want you to come home safe.
2. Keep It Real: Your teen will tune you out if you get overly dramatic. Be honest and talk openly... tell them one pill CAN kill and no one ever thinks it will happen to them.
3. Use Stories, Not Scare Tactics: It hits harder when it feels more human, not hypothetical.
4. Remind Them - You Don't Have to Prove ANYTHING to Belong: That one reminder could save their life.
5. Create a "You Can Call Me No Matter What" Policy: No matter what... any time, anywhere. you'll be there.
6. Talk in Small Doses: A few minutes (like dropping seeds) beats a long-winded lecture.
7. Make Sure They Know You Trust Them: But you're also aware of the temptations they'll face.
8. Remind Them About the Implications of ONE POOR CHOICE: Their life is too wonderful, too amazing and their future too bright to blow it on poor decision. It's not worth the risk!
9. Don't Assume They Know: They may not. They're relying on you to tell them and help protect them.
10. End on a Positive Note: "I know listening to me might frustrate you, but you're worth protecting... I LOVE YOU."

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10/27/2025

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

10/23/2025

I love this message from .co, which is why I’m sharing it today. It is a truth bomb. Make no mistake learning to step to the side is no joke! As a parent, you always have to be ready to step in when needed, but learn that it’s their show now. You pray you’ve laid a solid foundation, that you have taught values, manners, the importance of hard work, kindness, love, loyalty, forgiveness, decency. A mother’s work is never done, but a mother knows when she needs to step to the side and very few tell you how hard that is. You just keep on loving and cheering from the sideline!

10/08/2025

Adolescents’ use of AI technologies, and perhaps especially chatbots, has expanded dramatically in recent years. These systems must be built to protect teens during a critical period of development.

Read the full testimony from APA Chief of Psychology Dr. Mitch Prinstein: https://at.apa.org/bdfe00

10/08/2025

Our Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group meets virtually TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 8 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET.

For the registration link or more info, email SupportGroup@KevinsSong.org or call (313) 236-7109.

10/01/2025

3. They deliberately hit their partner's emotional raw spots.