On this episode, I'm joined by Katie K. May, author of the bestselling book, You're on Fire, It's Fine. Katie shares her personal journey as a "troubled teen" and her subsequent career as a therapist specializing in teens with self-destructive behaviors.
She offers invaluable insights into parents' challenges when their teen is struggling, emphasizing the importance of understanding and validating their teen’s experience.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to create a supportive environment for your teen
- Practical strategies for understanding and validating your teen's experience
- How to support your teen, even when they resist help
- Underlying reasons behind self-destructive behaviors
- How to build a stronger parent-teen relationship through the "hierarchy of connection."
Resources:
You’re On Fire, It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors
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