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HEALTHY FAMILY CONNECTIONSAuthor: Neil D. Brown
HEALTHY FAMILY CONNECTIONS addresses the many dilemmas facing parents, couples and kids, offering out of the box solutions that empower listeners to confidently meet their parenting challenges. Being a family in our era is challenging under the best of circumstances. Parents contend with a culture in transition and competing ideas for parenting. Neil Brown, author of parenting hit Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle, is a master family therapist with a talent for providing clarity amidst the confusion, addressing common concerns as well as serious problems. Language: aa Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Parenting Teens: When Therapists Get the Balance Wrong
Friday, 25 July, 2025
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a common parenting dilemma: what happens when therapy for your teen backfires? We explore the story of Mom and her 15-year-old daughter, Olive, whose rebellious behavior leads them to counseling. While the therapist aims to help by advising Mom to loosen her control and give Olive more independence, things take an unexpected turn. Olive's behavior spirals, and Mom is left questioning the advice she trusted. We unpack the therapist's mistake—failing to address the deeper "Control Battle" between Mom's overinvolvement and Olive's avoidance of responsibility. Tune in to learn why simply telling parents to "back off" can undermine family dynamics and discover how therapy can better support teens and parents in fostering true independence. A must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers!
