nager with school avoidance is lonely and stressful
When you as a parent know the đŠ and how to assess risk, you can confidently support your teenager
Direct communication is always the most effective #parenting #teenmentalhealth
Very cutesy
Every emotion has an action arch that comes with it
Saying I am overwhelmed, does not give us enough information
When we lack the skills to connect, we often turn to control
Feeling frustrated because your teen is shutting down? Silence and patience are key
Lean on your validation skills
Donât make them take care of you when they are struggling
The power of validation when youâre teenager is struggling with safety risk thoughts should not be
Thank you 29âs for inviting me into the conversation about coparenting
Be the stability so they feel safe falling apart in front of you
There are lots of reasons why people canât manage their emotions
âĄď¸ but it doesnât have to be this way
Emotion regulation means being able to balance the ups and downs
If youâve put your teenager in therapy to âfixâ them but youâre still not seeing changes at home,
August is the ultimate Sunday blues⌠If you want the school year to be better or different than last
You have more control over your emotions than you think
You have more control than you think! Emotions aren't unpredictableâpractice proactive self-care to
Eight years ago, I opened a group practice focused on working with teenagers
Regulating yourself is the most important part of helping your teenager learn how to cope with their
When your teen blows up, following their rise reinforces their escalation
The Real Problem is that youâre expecting that coping skills will make you feel better, not just
My dream was to help teens and parents worldwide to cope better, communicate better, to stop
Itâs human to be upset by our thoughts and emotions, but judgment only makes things worse
When it comes to mindfulness and teenagers, the most important part is helping them create space
Know where you are and where you need to be
We see hundreds of teens each week in therapy
Parenting a teen with mental health concerns involves grief
Your anxiety isn't helping your teen
The more anxious you are about their safety, the more anxious they are too
Super excited to welcome in all the new parents who joined the membership
Avoiding tough conversations with your teen can increase their isolation and shame
Get creative with your thoughts! Try saying them in funny voices or visualize them floating away
Practice mindfulness by visualizing your thoughts as leaves on a stream or clouds in the sky
Adopt a curious mindset! Notice your thoughts without judgment, label them, and observe sensations
I wrote the parenting book my dad desperately needed
Constant checking and tracking your teen fuels anxiety and mistrust
For parents of teens with intense emotions and self-destructive behaviors canât sleep, are
Normalize tough conversations to reduce your teenâs isolation and shame
Snooping wonât keep your teen safe
Itâs important for parents to recognize that teens donât make changes in vacuum
Ensure lasting change for your teen by creating a supportive home environment
When you held your child in your arms for the first time, you never imagine that they would have
If you keep looking for new professionals, you'll get bounced around to different treatments without
Model willingness for your teen by being open and flexible
Practice willingness, not willfulness
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