The Last Summer at Home: Finding Balance Between Letting Go and Holding On

The Last Summer at Home: Finding Balance Between Letting Go and Holding On to your High School Years in St. Charles County and Lincoln County Missouri

Summer break has finally arrived. For families with a new high school graduate, this season often feels different than any before it. There’s celebration, nostalgia, and anticipation in equal measure. The months ahead hold college orientations, part-time jobs, dorm shopping, and more “lasts” than anyone expected. It’s a season defined by transition, and for parents, … Read more

Reinforcing DBT Skills at Home: Practical Tips for Families

Reinforcing DBT Skills at Home Practical Tips for Families

Learning DBT skills in therapy is just the beginning. The real magic happens when these skills become part of your family’s everyday life. Reinforcing and practicing DBT at home can help your child or teen feel supported and motivated, turning skills into lasting habits that improve emotional health, behavior, and relationships. Why Home Practice Matters … Read more

When “Almost Done” Feels Overwhelming: Helping Your Teen (and Yourself) Through the Final Weeks of Senior Year

The final weeks of high school can feel messy and emotional for both teens and parents. Learn how to manage stress, communicate, and enjoy this important season.

The end of senior year is supposed to feel like celebration mode. Graduation announcements are being mailed, dorm checklists are forming, and proud smiles show up at every event. But in between the milestones and grins, there’s another layer that many parents quietly wrestle with—a surreal mix of joy, exhaustion, and anxiety as the finish … Read more

Building Healthy Relationships: Interpersonal Effectiveness for Kids and Teens

Building Healthy Relationships Interpersonal Effectiveness for Kids and Teens

One of the biggest challenges for kids and teens is navigating relationships—with parents, siblings, friends, and teachers. Sometimes, misunderstandings, conflicts, or peer pressure can feel overwhelming. That’s where the interpersonal effectiveness skills of DBT come in, providing your child with tools to communicate their needs clearly and confidently while maintaining respect for themselves and others. … Read more

Building Emotional Resilience for the College Journey

Building Emotional Resilience for the College Journey

Starting college is one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. You’re stepping into independence, meeting new people, and exploring who you want to become. At the same time, it can feel overwhelming. College brings new demands—academic pressure, social adjustments, and the reality of managing life on your own. That’s why building … Read more

The Big Leap: Preparing Emotionally for College Life

The Big Leap Preparing Emotionally for College Life after High School Graduation in the St. Louis, MO area.

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

Bullying and Peer Pressure: Tools for Teens to Cope and Thrive

Bullying and Peer Pressure: Tools for Teens to Cope and Thrive from a St. Louis therapist for teenagers in Ballwin, MO.

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

Social Media and Mental Health: Protecting Teens’ Wellbeing During Downtime

Social Media and Mental Health Protecting Teens' Wellbeing During Downtime: blog post by St. Louis area therapist for teens and adolescents in Ballwin, MO

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

Emotion Regulation: Helping Kids and Teens Understand and Manage Their Feelings

Emotion Regulation Helping Kids and Teens Understand and Manage Their Feelings

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