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10 Clear Signs Your Teen Is Vaping and What to Do
Discover the 10 clear signs your teen is vaping and learn effective strategies to address this growing concern. Read our blog for essential tips!
Big Life Change Therapy
Jun 2810 min read
Vaping 101: Understanding What It Is, Teen Use, and How to Help
Vaping is increasingly common among teens — and it's rarely just about getting high. Most adolescents vape to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. Vape devices are discreet, smooth, and highly addictive, delivering nicotine or high-potency THC quickly. Parents: approach the conversation with curiosity, not punishment. Ask questions, listen first. Sustainable change happens when we address the emotional needs vaping is meeting.
Frances Cameron, AMFT
Apr 135 min read
Substance Use Treatment with Teens: Mindfulness and the Power of Relationship
In my work with adolescents who are navigating substance use, I integrate a mindfulness-based approach called MBSAT (Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment), developed by Dr. Sam Himelstein in the Bay Area. MBSAT is a trauma-informed, mindfulness-centered curriculum designed specifically for teens, many of whom are involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. It emphasizes the development of emotional awareness, impulse control, and value-driven decision-ma
Frances Cameron, AMFT
Jun 30, 20253 min read
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