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
Artistic Expression is Sometimes a Good Option
By Sara Borrhello, BYS Counselor Artistic expression can sometimes feel like the only option when words just aren't enough or can't be found. And too
Navigating the Friendless Forest
By Christy Henderson, BYS Counselor One of the biggest parenting challenges is watching our kids wrestle through their own forested life path, especially when
Supporting Parents’ Well-being is One of the Best Ways to Help Youth
By Helen Burke, BYS Counselor “Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your
Nothing has changed…except everything.
By Carole Kant, BYS Counselor Emeritus As I look back on the years I have been supporting BYS, nothing has changed…except everything. The nothing: Adolescents continue to face
Community and Connection
by John Carleton, BYS Counselor What does community look like for teenagers? Whether it be in person or online, close to home, or all
Compassionate Listening with a Purpose
By Ann Strickland, BYS Counselor We have entered year three of the Covid pandemic. I feel as if I’m in a marathon, and I
‘Tis the Season…for the Dreaded Question
by Helen Burke, BYS Counselor ‘Tis the season - holidays, family get-togethers, seniors pondering post-high school plans that might include submitting college applications. It