Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty
This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact
Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format
Episode Seven: Trust Within Friend Groups
Highlights: Friend Group Dynamics Mom: "How do you know who in your friend group you can really trust?" Teen: Explains how they gauge trustworthiness among peers. Closing: "Friend groups have trust ecosystems."
Gossip & Loyalty Mom: "Where's the line between venting about friends and breaking trust?" Teen: Discusses nuanced boundaries around talking about others. Closing: "Speaking about absent friends requires care."
Peer Pressure & Trust Mom: "How does peer pressure affect trust in friendships?" Teen: Shares experiences with social influence and authenticity. Closing: "True trust allows you to be yourself."
When Friends Change Mom: "How do you maintain trust when friendships evolve?" Teen: Discusses adapting trust expectations through transitions. Closing: "Trust can grow and change just like people do."
Sibling Trust Mom: "How is trusting siblings different from trusting friends?" Teen: Explores unique dynamics of family relationships. Closing: "Family trust has different rules but matters just as much."
Parents & Privacy Mom: "When do you think parents should respect teens' privacy vs. get involved?" Teen: Shares perspective on parental boundaries. Closing: "Trust evolves as independence grows."
Family Secrets Mom: "Are there things families shouldn't talk about or should keep private?" Teen: Discusses perspective on family transparency vs. privacy. Closing: "Healthy families distinguish between privacy and secrecy."
Trust Across Generations Mom: "What makes it hard to trust people from different generations?" Teen: Explores generational gaps in communication and values. Closing: "Bridge-building starts with curiosity."
Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at Mindfulness-Center.com and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't
