The end of high school marks an exciting turning point. You’ve spent years preparing for this moment—college applications, campus tours, choosing a major, maybe even coordinating dorm décor. But beneath the excitement, it’s normal to feel something else too—nervousness, uncertainty, or even fear. At Marble Wellness, we often meet high school seniors and parents who … Read more
Teen years can be tough. Between school, sports, friendships, family expectations, and social media, many teens feel pressure from every direction. For some, that pressure comes from obvious bullying. For others, it shows up more quietly through peer pressure, exclusion, teasing, gossip, or the fear of not fitting in. If you are a parent of … Read more
Teenagers spend a lot of their free time online. Between school, sports, jobs, homework, and social life, social media often becomes the place where they relax, connect, and distract themselves. For many families, that feels normal. In some ways, it is normal. But when downtime is filled entirely with scrolling, comparing, and constant notifications, it … Read more
Watching your child or teen experience strong emotions can be challenging—and it’s natural to want to fix or control those feelings for them. But one of the most powerful ways to support their growth is helping them learn to understand and regulate their own emotions. This is exactly what the emotion regulation pillar of DBT … Read more
Mindfulness is a word you might hear a lot these days—on social media, in schools, and in therapy sessions. But what does mindfulness actually mean for kids and teens? Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose and without judgment. It’s about noticing what’s happening around and inside … Read more
As a parent, it’s natural to feel worried when your child or teen struggles with big emotions or challenging behaviors. You want to support them, but might feel unsure where to start or what really helps. That’s where Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, can make a real difference for your family. What is DBT and … Read more
As a parent in Ballwin, Chesterfield, or St. Louis, you want the very best support for your teen—especially when it comes to managing stress, anxiety, or trauma. At Marble Wellness, we offer in-person EMDR therapy at our Ballwin office and convenient virtual EMDR sessions for Missouri families. So, how do you choose between the two? … Read more
The excitement, warmth, and slower pace of winter break are a welcome relief for most kids—and parents too. Time off from schoolwork, early alarms, and busy schedules gives everyone a chance to recharge. But when January arrives and it’s time to return to school, many children (and families) experience what therapists call “re-entry blues.” If your … Read more
Teen life in Ballwin, Chesterfield, and St. Louis can feel overwhelming for both teens and their families. Academic pressure, social drama, and major life changes often stack up—and standard talk therapy isn’t always enough. EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) at Marble Wellness’s Ballwin office offers a breakthrough approach that’s specially designed for young … Read more
When your teen is hurting, you want answers you can trust—not myths or misinformation. At Marble Wellness, many Ballwin, Chesterfield, and St. Louis families come to us with valid questions and concerns about EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Is it safe? Is it only for PTSD? Will my teen need to relive every … Read more