Raising emotionally healthy teens is crucial in a world where there is no lack of things to create stress. Rates of anxiety and depression are skyrocketing, which presents a unique challenge for today’s parents. On Wednesday, September 26th from 11:30 – 12:30 I’ll be at Johns Creek High School to talk about the number one thing that can contribute to your child’s inner and outer success.
3 Family Rules and the Importance of Family Identity
Family identity and cohesion is important. It provides an environment filled with support, a sense of belonging, and a deep understanding of who we are and what we value as a family. In healthy families individual differences are always respected and celebrated, but there is still a core family identity that binds everyone together.
As a mother, wife, and therapist I take this to heart and have worked hard to nurture it in my own family. One of the ways that we put this philosophy into practice is through our 3 core family rules.
Parent Presentation – Johns Creek High School 10-7-15
I will be at Johns Creek High School on October 7th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to talk with parents about how to increase their comfort level with difficult emotions, worry less about judgement and community pressures, and parent in a way that feels more authentic and helps children to develop resilience and emotional well-being. Johns Creek High School parents as well as those from surrounding schools are welcome to attend. Please contact school social worker Rachel Kitchens-Cole or myself for additional information.
Presentation – River Trail Middle School
I will be at River Trail Middle School in Johns Creek on April 28th from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to speak with parents about how to raise emotionally healthy kids. Please contact their PTA President Meg Schechter if you need additional information.
Speaking Engagement – Johns Creek High
I will be at Johns Creek High School on February 11th from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. to speak with parents about: How to remove the stigma around mental health issues and recognize the importance of overall mind-body wellness. Understanding what is behind the desire to be “perfect” and how to better manage these tendencies. Helping […]
