Adult Toolbox – Bainbridge Youth Services

Disclaimer: Please note that a listing on this website does not constitute a recommendation of any of the individuals or resources listed. You are responsible for selecting the provider or resource that best fits your needs. BYS does not accept responsibility or liability for any of the services provided by these resources.

The self-care, emotions, and experience of parents of LGBTQ+ youth

by Helen Burke, LMHCA BYS Therapist It’s possible you have experienced (or might experience) some variation of this scenario: You are finally getting to

Supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth

by Courtney Oliver, LMHC BYS Executive Director Being a youth can be hard enough, being a LGBTQ+ youth can be even more difficult. Studies

Supporting youth who are questioning their gender identity

by David McNamara, PhD Licensed Psychologist specializing in tweens, teens, young adults & families Navigating the tween and teen years is no small undertaking

Media and Technology Guidelines for Children

by Courtney Oliver, LMHC BYS Executive Director As a therapist working with families, the number one question I get is about how to navigate

Understanding your relationship with social media.

by Dana Martin, LMHCA BYS Therapist Earlier today, I found myself thinking about a recent social media post I had made and felt the

When are youth ready for social media?

by Emily Henning, MSW Candidate BYS Clinical Intern Social media, I am forever telling my elementary-aged kiddos, is a lot like junk food. We

When is it appropriate for your child to get a phone?

By John Carleton, LMHCA BYS Therapist The question of at when age child “should” get their first cell phone is a common one, with

Mental Health and Mental Illness: What Does it All Mean?

by Courtney Oliver, LMHC There’s a lot of buzz these days about mental health. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health.

Youth Depression, Diagnosis, and Medication

by Linda Semlitz, MD When and how is medication used when children and adolescents are diagnosed with depression? If you are concerned that your

Reducing Anxiety Through Secure Attachment

by Megan Sater, LMFTA According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 adolescents will experience an anxiety-related disorder before the age