155. Helping Your Teen Navigate Depression

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an enlightening conversation with Kristina Saelee, a parent coach specializing in helping families navigate the challenges of raising teens struggling with depression.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

⭐ Kristina shares her personal journey and how she became a parent coach focused on supporting families dealing with teen depression.

⭐ How to recognize signs of depression in teens, including significant behavioral changes and emotional shifts.

⭐ Practical steps parents can take when they notice mood and behavior changes in their teen.

⭐An overview of Kristina’s five-step program for supporting parents and teens through this journey.

⭐Insight into potential causes of depression, emphasizing both internal and external factors.

⭐Tips for parental self-care to stay resilient while supporting a teen.

⭐Skills and strategies to equip parents and teens with tools for coping and healing.

⭐Identifying and replacing unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthier alternatives.

⭐Balancing technology use with boundaries and fostering open communication.

⭐The importance of holding boundaries while remaining supportive through challenging times. 

⭐Kristina is most grateful for the relationship that she has with her daughter now after travelling through their journey. 

Find out more about Kristina Saelee here 👉 Life and Relationship Coaching | Empowered Parenting | United States

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