Hey there!

BTW, My podcast was 4 years old yesterday! I can't believe I have been talking to you every Tuesday for 4 years!!! I still have a lot to say, so stay tuned!

I'm super excited to tell you about my latest podcast episode. I sat down with Katie May, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping teens dealing with some really tough stuff - depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Katie shared some eye-opening insights:

• She described how some teens experience emotions so intensely, it's like they're "on fire." Meanwhile, adults often respond with dismissive comments like "You're fine, just take a walk." Yikes! No wonder there's tension.
• Katie emphasized how crucial it is for parents to stay calm and regulated themselves. If we freak out, our teens get the message that we can't handle their big emotions.
• She talked about her parent membership program, where she teaches skills to help parents better support their struggling teens. (Even if you're not in Pennsylvania where her practice is located!)

One thing that really stood out to me was Katie's passion for working with teens. She gets that they're not just "older children" or "tiny adults" - they're their own special group that deserves understanding and support.

Whether your teen is dealing with major challenges or just seems a bit less happy lately, this episode has some great takeaways. Katie's approach of teaching both teens AND parents new skills sounds like a game-changer.

Want to learn more? Check out Katie's book "You're on Fire, It's Fine" or her parent membership program.

Let me know what you think of the episode. And remember, if you're struggling to connect with your teen, you're not alone. There are amazing people like Katie out there ready to help.

Talk soon,

Cynthia

P.S. Did this episode resonate with you? Hit reply and let me know - I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Watch the full episode now!

Katie May's Bio and Links:

Katie K. May, LPC, owner and executive director of Creative Healing, is a national speaker and trainer specializing in therapy for teens with depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. As one of only eleven Linehan board-certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinicians in Pennsylvania, she’s an expert in this gold-standard treatment for life-threatening behaviors. Katie is committed to helping teens feel accepted for who they are while teaching them skills to build a life they love.
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“You need to be able to demonstrate that you can handle what your teen is showing up with because if you're reacting, if you're freaking out, if you're panicking, your teen's going to get the message, "Oh, mom can't handle this. I can't go to her with these big, important things. ”

— Katie May

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