Ever felt helpless navigating the tumultuous maze of your teenager's mental health? By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with actionable strategies to combat this growing challenge. Today, we welcome Laura Lyles Reagan, a Sociologist, Parent and Teen Relationship Coach and Substance Abuse Counselor with over 30 years of experience, who shares her insight into the escalating crisis of teen mental health.
This conversation will challenge you to re-think the importance of teen support networks and rights of passage. Laura demonstrates how parents can build these support systems and foster trust within their teens. We crack open the Pandora's box of teen development, giving you a closer look at the role of communication skills in shaping your teen's understanding of their identity.
As we navigate the complex world of parenting techniques and coaching, Laura emphasizes the pivotal role that communication skills have in forging healthy parent-teen relationships. We differentiate between therapy and coaching, highlighting how both can be monumental in addressing mental health issues. To top it off, Laura graciously shares some of her expert advice and a free resource: Conversation Starters for parents. This episode, packed with golden nuggets of wisdom, is a guide for parents seeking to understand and support their teen's mental health.
Find Laura on Facebook or Instagram.
Welcome to Speak Out Stand Out — the show where we build confidence in our future, one voice at a time. I’m your host, Elizabeth Green.
I grew up shy, so I know firsthand how life-changing it can be when someone helps you find your voice. Now, I get to help kids and teens do exactly that — and this podcast is a place to share those tools with you.
Each week, I talk with experts and inspiring guests about simple, practical and tangible ways to help the young people in
Thanks for listing! Be sure to check out the show notes for additional resources including a free public speaking lesson and 52 fun practice prompts. And if you enjoyed what you heard today, please give us a follow.
Thanks for Listening to Speak Out, Stand Out
Like what you hear? We would love if you would rate and review our podcast so it can reach more families.
Also - grab our free mini lesson on impromptu speaking here. This is ideal for kids ages 6+.
Interested in checking out our Public Speaking & Debate courses? Find more here!
