127. Understanding and Supporting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors with Katie K. May

On this episode, I'm joined by Katie K. May, author of the bestselling book, You're on Fire, It's Fine. Katie shares her personal journey as a "troubled teen" and her subsequent career as a therapist specializing in teens with self-destructive behaviors.  She offers invaluable insights into parents' challenges when their teen is struggling, emphasizing the importance of understanding and validating their teen’s experience. Topics discussed in this episode: How to create a supportive environment for your teen Practical strategies for understanding and validating your teen's experience How to support your teen, even when they resist help Underlying reasons behind self-destructive behaviors How to build a stronger parent-teen relationship through the "hierarchy of connection." Resources: You’re On Fire, It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors Creative Healing Katie's Instagram -- Join my free parent group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram