Have you ever experienced this: you know there's something important you need to do (like writing a report, studying for an exam, doing chores, or even contacting friends and family), but you keep putting it off until the last minute, or sometimes you don't even manage to finish it? Often, you don’t even know why this is so difficult for you to just get this over with.This situation not only causes you stress but is often accompanied by guilt and anxiety. Congratulations- you

Music therapy is still a lesser-known form of therapy, alongside other creative arts therapies such as art, drama, and dance. To learn...

Tips for parents and educators in a child’s life, offering strategies on how to discuss conflict and war.

While traditional counseling plays a crucial role in supporting the mental health of young people, teen coaching can offer a fresh...

By Oyinlola Osinoiki (Class of 2023) - a super star Intern at Linden - Written by a teen for teens - As a recent IB student, I can...

"What young people need, and are rarely encouraged to take, is time. Time to investigate fields that interest them. Time to find leaders...

What I wish I knew before going Into secondary school: Reflections of an international school student

By Dr Christina Limbird There are many reasons why children and young people with a neurodiverse learning profile are more likely to...

As we approach this holiday season, it is helpful to consider ways in which we can support our children with BIG feelings.

Math anxiety is a real phenomenon all over the world but we can change that! Download these posters with tips for overcoming math anxiety.

One of a school counselor’s most important jobs is to help students make good choices and practice behaviors that are positive and...

By Stephanie Parken, MS, OTR, CKTP We all get a little over-stimulated or agitated from time to time and we could all use some calming...

By Angela Huang While stress is a normal part of daily life and something that we all face, life as a teenager can be especially...

With the abrupt shift of daily life into the virtual world this year, we have had to adapt and adjust. When it comes to therapy, the...

As a psychologist who has been counseling children online all over the world for several years now, I remember all too well how I...

Whether it was outside painting a house at summer camp in Kentucky or inside bagging kids’ lunches on a cold winter day in Michigan, I...

By Ali Gribi and Erika Schmitt At Linden Global Learning, we have the privilege of working with students and families from widely diverse...

Parenting Young Children in Quarantine - Tips From a Clinical Psychologist

By Stephanie Parken, MS, OTR/L, CKTP The American Occupational Therapy Association has often described our role as OTs as helping others...

By Noa Kanter, Child Psychologist I was only 5 years old the first time I was in some kind of quarantine. These were the days of the Gulf...