Improving family communication: Working with teens

Teenagehood can be a particularly challenging time for many families. Conflicts can arise that seriously affect the dynamics and functioning of the family and its individual members. In this video, I discuss some tools I've found helpful in engaging families.
In this video:
Sessions with caregivers
Sessions with teens
Communication idea
Resource:
Boat, lighthouse, storm activity
www.lianalowenstein.com/assess...
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk (book)
www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Teens....
*Please note that the information shared in this video is not a substitute for professional training or supervision*
To learn more about my practice:
www.hummingbirdcounseling.com
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[@jessielynngiese5830]

So incredibly helpful, as usual! Thank you!

[@MeyleenVelasquez]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@cherbug1197]

excellent!

[@taveras38]

Thank you so much Meyleen: very helpful and insightful as usual:)

[@MeyleenVelasquez]

You are so welcome!

[@sarahschoelwer1530]

Thank you!! :) this your videos has been very helpful!

[@MeyleenVelasquez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angelesaraujo413]

Hola Meyleen, thank you for your very informative video! I am at the end of my Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and have decided to specialize in working with children and adolescents. The biggest struggle I am having right now is knowing when to involve parents. I made the mistake of working with just the teens (they are around 13-14), and now that I have seen them for a couple of months, I've noticed parents are just dropping off kids and waiting in the car. I want to involve parents more but don't know how. Any tips around this would be great or a video about when to involve parents!! :)

[@MeyleenVelasquez]

Hola Angeles, I try to meet with caregivers alone for the initial appointment and then set a plan to meet as a family once a month. Depending on the concern we are working on, I've held check-in and check-out family talks at each session.

[@jenniferhelmberger692]

What is the name in english

[@MeyleenVelasquez]

Here's the link to the book www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Teens-Will-Listen-ebook/dp/B003V1WW2O#:~:text=Adele%20Faber%20and%20Elaine%20Mazlish,teens%20and%20parents%20face%20today

[@jenniferhelmberger692]

Who is the author of this book

[@MeyleenVelasquez]

The authors are: Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish