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Understanding Moody Teenagers

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., patterns, and are vying for independence. All this occurs It took mom a while to get dad to recognize the struggle
Licensed School Psychologist while your teen is dealing with the pressures of school, but after our results review meeting he understood
“My teen son has a hard social media, and exposure to drugs and porn. As the additional support was needed. Dad actually initiated
time showing emotions, mom wrote, her teen was withdrawn and his behavior the conversation with his teen by saying, “I feel that
has a hard time to make had changed within the past few months. Prior to this he our relationship is strained. It may not bother you but it
friendships, has a hard time was a happier person and a decent student. bothers me and if you would, I’d like you to meet with
to feel happy and contented, Our testing revealed this teen was depressed. Mom a counselor. I will as well because I need some help
has a hard time to do had wondered if he was depressed but thought looking knowing how to help you and our family.” The teen agreed
activities that he considers down at him from the 30,000-foot view he had a good to dad’s request.
useless or are mentally or life. He had an intact family, a cell phone, nice place to School neuropsychological testing was the process
physically demanding. Help live, and he was doing well in school. She thought, “What which provided answers. Call (561) 625-4125 if you are
me figure out what is wrong is there to be depressed about?” Testing revealed he had concerned about your child and would like understanding.
with him!” very strong feelings of inadequacy and was struggling Testing is completed in one day and we test children
It’s not uncommon for teenagers to be moody since with his identity. He believed he was not in control of his through young adults for autism, dyslexia, ADHD,
they are a ball of changing hormones, have variable sleep outcomes so, “Why should he try?” anxiety, and depression. Our website is JimForgan.com.
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Cardinal Newman High School

Kicks Off Newman Night 2025 Gala

Cardinal Newman High School
recently kicked off the Newman
Night 2025 Gala with a special
trolley shopping event on October
1. Embracing the gala theme of “An
Evening of Polynesian Paradise,”
the day offered a fun-filled shopping
experience titled “Shop it like it’s
Hot,” with a portion of proceeds
benefiting the school.
The festivities began at 8 a.m.
as participants boarded two Molly’s
Trolleys for a unique adventure.
Starting with a stop at C. Orrico
in Palm Beach, where Mayor
Danielle H. Moore made a special
appearance, the day’s itinerary then
featured visits to various shops Colleen Orrico, Jennifer Michael
in Delray Beach, followed by a Erin Shea, Wendy Tuma Diane Buhler, Casey Orrico Cathy Orrico, Tiffany Eitel Molina
Polynesian lunch at Hawkers and
concluded with coffee back at Cardinal Newman High and community. We love our entire extended Crusader
School. family!”
President Chuck Stembler expressed his appreciation Newman Night 2025, themed “An Evening of
for the Cardinal Newman community, stating, “Events Polynesian Paradise,” is Cardinal Newman’s largest
like this truly highlight what makes Cardinal Newman a annual fundraiser. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable
special place. It’s wonderful to see parents and friends night in paradise with dinner, dancing, live and silent
come together for a day of bonding and shopping to auctions, and entertainment. This exciting event scheduled
support the school. This strong family atmosphere is what for March 8, 2025, at the Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond
sets Cardinal Newman apart.” F. Kravis Center is chaired by Tiffany Eitel, Michelle
“C. Orrico was proud to host the Shop and Share Gonzalez, and Wendy Tuma, with honorary chairpersons
Breakfast with Cardinal Newman High School,” said Mary Jo Higgins and Virginia O’Hara.
Colleen Orrico, co-owner of C. Orrico. “As my son’s For more information about Newman Night 2025 and
alma mater, this school holds a special place in our hearts, sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Martens at
and we are committed to supporting our local schools mary.martens@cardinalnewman.com or (561) 619-7280.
Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD,

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Newman High School

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