Teen girls building self-trust to impact how they show up for themselves and with others now and for the rest of their lives. Why did that feel so gross in my body?....Girls notice it. And moms wonder: “Are her relationships actually healthy?” Because it’s not always obvious. Sometimes there's a lot of drama. Feeling left out. Passive rejection. Trying to keep the peace...even when something feels off. And when we talk to girls about this, what they tell us is incredibly insightful: They...
5 days ago • 2 min read
She asked. We know teen girls are thinking about relationships All the time. Do they fit in? Do their friends really like them? Will these relationships stand the test of time after a move, school change, etc. Watching your teen daughter struggle in friendships can leave you feeling....helpless. You see the tear streaked eyes.The overthinking. Because at this age… Friendships don’t just feel important.They feel like everything. And when something's not right in their relationships, girls...
5 days ago • 1 min read
it’s not what you think. Reader, If your daughter is struggling in relationships right now…you’re not alone in wondering how to help. Because from the outside, it can look like:Friend drama or bad friend choices. But from the inside? It’s her identity.Sense of Belonging.Her feeling of Worth. And what we’ve seen over and over again working with teen girls for years is: The skill they need most isn’t confidence or kindness. It’s self-trust. (and we've got more about this in this week's blog-...
6 days ago • 1 min read
With moldy rice? If you (or your daughter) has ever thought… “Maybe if I'm more disciplined, I’ll finally change…” Reading in between the lines of this statement often translates to inner critic talk like: “When I push myself harder, I’m better.” “If I criticize myself, I’ll finally do it differently.” “Not liking who I am now, helps me want to become someone better.” Here's the problem with this kind of thinking: Self-hatred doesn’t create lasting change. It creates shame, burnout, and stuck...
10 days ago • 1 min read
you might float back to your own teen relationship days... If your daughter has ever come home upset about a relationship… As you notice a shift in her mood, her confidence, or how she's handling all those emotions, you might be struggling to see her in pain. There may also be a part of you clinging to this ideal - This is just typical teen drama....right?! Truth drop: 💛 It’s more than that. For teen girls, friendships are deeply tied to: Her sense of belonging Her identity and how she see...
12 days ago • 1 min read
You're gonna love it! There’s a lot of exciting momentum happening right now at Pyramid Psychology, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you. 🌟 Celebration & Congratulations (...AND Welcome Back!) We are so proud to celebrate ****Ana**** as she completes her student internship with us and moves toward her designation as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Ana will be officially returning to Pyramid Psychology as a therapist, and we couldn’t be more excited. She brings compassion and helps...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Want to help your Teen Daughter Build a Positive Body Image (Without solely focusing on Looks) In our signature groups for teen girls (The Happiness Path) where we focus on building confidence, connection, and resilience, we explore a lot of different topics! We unpack stress.We explore relationships.And then we arrive here: Self-image. Not just how we see ourselves…but how we relate to ourselves. Many girls today are walking through the world carrying a HEAVY weight: The pressure to look a...
14 days ago • 3 min read
I hear this from parents all the time. If your teen is recovering from an injury, eating disorder, or mental health struggle right now, there’s a good chance this thought has crossed your mind: “What about school… is she falling behind?” And it comes from such a real place of care, concern, and wanting to do right by your daughter. What I want to offer: 👉 Recovery and school don’t have to compete.👉 Your teen doesn’t have to fall through the cracks. In fact, many parents don’t realize just how...
25 days ago • 1 min read
It’s not just her sport that ends up on the sidelines. When a teen athlete is working through recovery, It’s her routine.Her confidence.Even her sense of self. We often focus on the visible milestones, rest, rehab, getting the green light to play again. But many girls return to sport still feeling unsure. Can I trust my body? What if it happens again? Why don’t I feel like myself out there? And sometimes… they don’t go back at all. This is the part of recovery we don’t talk about enough and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read