BOLD Parenting Adolescents Episode 1

14545 West 127th Street,Olathe KS 66062

08 September, 2021

Description

Raising teens is hard. Especially, if they are struggling and you feel like you’re “walking on eggshells.” Become a BOLD Parent. Episode 1: September 8thOverview of parenting a struggling young person including understanding of typical vs. problem behaviors, including crisis responses and when professional help is recommended. Goal: Understand how a biological predisposition to emotional dysregulation and an invalidating social environment create a mindset that now distorts all interactions, including loving, validating interactions and turns anxiety / depression into a self-loathing (shame) cycle. Including: Typical vs. Problem behaviorsEmotional & Cognitive StrugglingAvoidance CyclesDefense Mechanisms Emotional & Cognitive struggling might look like:Inappropriate actions or emotions under normal circumstances. Difficulty with interpersonal relationships, including relationships with teachers and peersA general feeling of unhappiness or depressionFeelings of fear and anxiety related to personal or school mattersInattention, defiance, blaming others or isolationLearning difficulties that are not caused by another health factorMany adolescents struggling with anxiety (especially when comorbid with depression) have little passion for long-term goals and perseverance. Sadly, anxiety and depressive disorders affect 25-30% of US adolescents.Anxiety, defiance, inattention, blaming others, isolation or physical aggressionEpisode 2: September 22nd: Observe: Understand emotion regulation skills to increase Wise Mind actions while effectively coping with anger, fear, share, sadness and decrease interpersonal chaos. Episode 3: October 6th: Listen: Catalyze perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Episode 4: October 20th: Decide: Dealing with struggles while continuing to take valued actions Offering Intensive Outpatient Programs for Adults & Adolescents struggling with Anxiety. www.anxietycenterkc.com