For many kids and teens, summer is not as relaxing as it appears. Without the rhythm of school, sports, and predictable routines, young people often experience an unexpected increase in emotional distress. At Virtual-Counseling.com, we regularly hear from parents who are surprised by how quickly their child’s mood, motivation, or behavior shifts once summer begins. …
Summer should be a time to slow down, reconnect, and reset. But for many of our clients, it brings the opposite. Structure disappears, routines unravel, and mental health starts to slip. At Virtual-Counseling.com, we hear it every year: “I thought summer would help me feel better, but I actually feel worse.” Whether you’re a parent …
A lot of people can feel somewhat lazy, sad, and fatigued during the sunless winter days and long cold nights. Some will oversleep, overeat, and gain weight sitting inside their homes during the months of winter. Did you know that summer months can bring along waves of sadness as well? What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? …