Cynthia Coufal | Teen Anxiety Coach | School Counselor | Parent Advocate

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The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 230 Leaving the Nest: How to Face the Anxiety of Life After High SchoolSend us a textTransitioning from high school into adulthood—whether it’s college, the workforce, or the military—can be overwhelming for teens and their families. In this episode, we tackle the anxiety that comes with these life-changing moments and provide practical strategies to move forward with confidence and resilience.🔑 What You’ll Learn:How to turn nervous energy into excitement for the futureSimple tools to manage anxiety during big transitionsWays to build resilience and prepare for independenceTips for parents to support their teens without adding pressure 2025-02-0422 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 227 Helping Teens Cope with Grief: Practical Strategies and TipsSend us a textFormer School Counselor & Teen Anxiety Expert Cynthia Coufal explores teen grief with author Clarissa Moll, who lost her husband in a hiking accident and co-wrote "Hurt, Help, Hope" with her grieving teenage daughter. Learn why euphemisms hurt more than help, what grieving teens actually want from friends and family, and how to prepare children for discussions about death. Moll shares research showing 50% of teen grief support drops after 3 months and offers practical ways to maintain meaningful connections with grieving students.Key Topics:0:00 Introduction2:15 Clarissa's personal loss4:30 How to...2025-01-1433 min

Become a Confident Eater: Overcome Overeating, Establish Healthy Eating Habits48. Why Anxiety is Not the Enemy- with Teen Anxiety Coach Cynthia CoufalToday we welcome special guest Cynthia Coufal, Teen Anxiety Coach, to discuss strategies for managing anxiety related to food and eating habits. Cynthia shares her personal journey with binge eating and provides practical tips to handle emotions productively. We cover various techniques to process emotions like anxiety, urge control, and the importance of incremental exposure to trigger foods to build confidence and reduce fear. Listen to learn… What it actually means to allow emotions Why anxiety is not a bad th...2025-01-0924 min

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?Empowering Teens for College Success: Anxiety, Goals, and Financial Freedom with Cynthia Coufal🎓 Cynthia Coufal's Background 31 years in education: Special education teacher for 6 years and school counselor for 25 years.Transitioned to teen coaching to work directly with teens and college students facing anxiety. 🏫 College Ready Program Overview Founded by Shellee Howard after her son received seven full-ride offers from prestigious schools, including Harvard.Focuses on helping families navigate the college admissions process, with an emphasis on financial planning and academic preparation. 🤔 Difference Between Coaching and Therapy Coaching helps teens identify...2024-12-3040 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE223 Cracking the Teen Code: Tools Every Parent Needs TodaySend us a textJoin host Cynthia Coufal and expert Isla Reddin as they dive deep into the science of teen brain development and transform how parents understand and connect with their teenagers.Key Insights:Why teenage behavior isn't about rebellionHow brain development continues until age 25Strategies for building stronger parent-teen relationshipsNavigating social media and independence challengesIsla Reddin, founder of Crack the Teen Code, shares her expertise from 18 years of working with young people and studying psychology, brain development, and communication theory.🔑 Learn how to:2024-12-1735 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 220 Tackle Test Anxiety: Prepare, Calm Down, and Conquer Your ExamsSend us a textWith finals approaching, I know many of you (or your teens) are feeling the weight of test anxiety. Whether it’s high school finals, AP exams, the ACT/SAT, or even career-defining certifications, the pressure is real. But here's the truth: it’s not the test itself that causes anxiety—it’s your thoughts about the test.This week on The Teen Anxiety Maze, we’re tackling test anxiety head-on:1️⃣ What is test anxiety?2️⃣ Why do we experience it?3️⃣ How can you break free from its grip?You'll walk away w...2024-11-2623 min

Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!Episode 248 - Your Journey Isn’t Supposed to Look Like Anyone Else’s with Cynthia CoufalOn today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Teen Anxiety Coach and fellow podcaster, Cynthia Coufal. Cynthia’s fascinating story from growing up on a rural farm in Kansas to secretly dropping out of school, to becoming a school counselor, then an entrepreneur and life coach is proof that there is no one path to success. Joanna and Cynthia discuss how sometimes parents need to let go of their expectations and let their child figure it out on their own - and how failure and learning how to figure things out is vital for the next generation to b...2024-09-1030 min

Parenting Teens TodayCoping with Bullying and Teen Anxiety: Insights from Cynthia CoufalWelcome to another insightful episode of the 'Parenting Teens Today' podcast, hosted by top youth motivational speaker and teen coach Jesse LeBeau. This episode features Cynthia Coufal, an expert in anxiety coaching for teens who shares her personal and professional experiences to help parents raise confident, resilient, and happy teenagers in the modern world. 📌 In This Episode (Timestamps):0:02:17 - Cynthia Coufal discusses feeling isolated during her upbringing on a farm and how she rebelled due to not being understood by her parents.0:05:07 - Jesse LeBeau and Cynthia Coufal explore the isolation trends observed in...2024-09-0646 min

Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies8 | Helping Parents Support Teens with Anxiety: Practical Steps from Cynthia CoufalHi Parents! In this special episode, I sit down with Cynthia Coufal, an expert in teen mental health, to discuss practical ways to support your anxious teen. We delve into the importance of understanding anxiety, the power of empathy, and how you can make a real difference in your teen's life. More about Cynthia: Cynthia Coufal is a Teen Anxiety Coach with a podcast and YouTube channel called The Teen Anxiety Maze. Cynthia spent 31 years as a teacher and school counselor in Public Schools. She started a podcast during the pandemic to reach h...2024-08-2040 min

Learning From Your WorldNavigating Anxiety With Anxiety Coach Cynthia CoufalIn this episode, I talk with Cynthia Coufal, an experienced anxiety coach with a rich background in education and counseling. We cover: Normalizing anxiety and recognizing how it manifests. The link between anxiety, connection, and courage. Strategies to foster emotional regulation and psychological safety. Challenge: At [54:15], Cynthia challenges us to set aside a daily worry time to better manage anxiety. Resources: The Teen Anxiety Maze Podcast Cynthia Coufal Coaching Youtube Channel Cynthia Coufal Website Cynthia Coufal LinkedIn 2024-08-0657 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 203 Stress-Busting Secrets for Parents and TeensSend us a textIn this episode, Cynthia welcomes Laurie Moser, founder of Staying Active Health and Wellness, to discuss the importance of supporting both parents and teens through mental health challenges. Laurie shares her personal journey that began during the COVID pandemic with her daughter's mental health crisis, leading her to discover and implement self-care tools like breathing, journaling, and movement. She emphasizes the significance of group support and provides practical tips for parents on how to effectively connect and communicate with their teens. The episode also highlights Laurie's upcoming parenting summit featuring 28 expert speakers providing...2024-07-3030 min

The Organized Coach - Productivity, Business Systems, Time Management, ADHD, Routines, Life Coach, Entrepreneur64 | From 1 Client to 12 in 6 Months with Cynthia CoufalClick here to apply for the next round of the Organize To Profit Mastemind. In this episode, I'm introducing my 'Organize to Profit' small group (only 2-4 coaches) mastermind to my podcast listeners! Learn more in the episode as you listen to Cynthia Coufal, who participated in the first mastermind round. She shares the program's transformative impact on her business and her confidence. Cynthia, a teen anxiety coach, went from having one client when she joined the mastermind to twelve in only 6 months. She tripled her podcast downloads based on some changes I...2024-07-1643 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 200 Never Missed a Beat: 200 Weeks of Growth, Grit, and Genuine Connections!Send us a text Celebrating 200 Episodes: Grit, Growth, and Genuine ConnectionsIn this milestone 200th episode, Cynthia reflects on never missing a single week of podcasting, sharing the journey from starting the podcast during the pandemic to building meaningful connections. She discusses her learnings about emotional regulation, the evolution of the podcast's focus to teen anxiety, and conquering personal fears. A heartfelt giveaway to a loyal listener and an invitation to explore past episodes for more stories and insights complete this celebratory episode. Join the celebration of consistency, growth, and community!00:00 Welcome to t...2024-07-0921 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 199 Struggling Teen? Take Two Minutes with Your Teen to Boost Their Mental WellbeingSend us a textJoin host Cynthia as she interviews Marc Fussell, the creator of the 'Take Two Minutes' program, designed to support mental health through positive messaging and various therapeutic exercises. Marc shares the heartfelt story behind the app's inception, and how it grew from helping his son with depression to a tool aiding thousands. Learn about features like gratitude journaling, anxiety meditations, and sleep aids, plus how parents can use the app to support their teens. Discover the science of gratitude and mental priming and see how technology is making mental health support accessible for...2024-07-0230 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 181 Small Steps, Big Wins: (Conquering Your Fear of the New Without the MeltdownSend us a textThis podcast episode discusses the fear and anxiety that often arise when we want to try new things. Host Cynthia Coufal interviews Emily Drake, a guest expert who helps people overcome these challenges.Emily Drake is the Owner and CEO of The Collective Academy, a leadership development firm that creates programs to help individuals cultivate sustainable leadership skills and organizations build thriving communities and workplace cultures. She is also the host of the Who’s Missing Podcast. In each episode, Emily’s guests dive into how and why they chose their uniq...2024-02-2735 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 179 Think Anxiety is in Control?! Do This!!Send us a textRemember that awesome parent workshop I mentioned a few weeks back? Well, guess what? It's just ONE WEEK away! Don't miss out on this essential event – register now in my show notes, description, or anywhere you see this link! ➡️ https://cheerful-writer-462.ck.page/1c0681206aWhy attend? Because we're tackling the BIG question: How to calm your teen's anxiety without triggering yours! I've been obsessed with finding the best way to teach this to parents. And I've finally cracked the code with a powerful 2024-02-1315 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 170 Your Anxiety Survival Guide!Send us a textLast week, we delved deep into the importance of maintenance for our mental health. If you missed it, don't worry; you're right on time for the next chapter. Today, we're talking about something we've all encountered: anxiety. Yep, that little troublemaker that sneaks into our lives uninvited. But fear not! I've got a tip that's going to change the game for you.Let's break it down using the acronym L.I.V.E.:L - Letting Go:Ever felt like anxiety is playing tug-of-war with your...2023-12-1210 min

The Organized Coach - Productivity, Business Systems, Time Management, ADHD, Routines, Life Coach, Entrepreneur33 | Unexpected Benefits of Organizing Your Business with Dustie Gimblet and Cynthia Coufal✅ JOIN Organized Coach Academy TODAY! If you have been doing any of the following: keeping all of your processes and organization in your head waiting to be creative until you clear off your desk thinking more about all that you have to do instead of thinking about your clients and what they need staying stuck and overwhelmed because of your ADHD dreaming of one day having a team but not knowing what to do first Then you will LOVE this episode. Listen in as Cynthia Coufal and Dustie Gimblet share their struggles, what dre...2023-12-1227 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 166 Why the Change to The Teen Anxiety Maze?Send us a textIt feels a little strange to say that the podcast will not be Better Regulate Than Never any more, but change can be a beautiful thing, and today, I'm here to share some exciting news about the evolution of my podcast journey.First and foremost, let me put your minds at ease – nothing is going away, and I'll still be here with you every Tuesday. The essence of what I do, supporting young people in regulating their emotions, remains the heart of my mission. However, we're taking a new direction with a...2023-11-1418 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE165 This is Why We YouMap®!Send us a textThe episode features an interview with former client, Oliver, who shares his experience with the YouMap® framework.Host Cynthia introduces Oliver and discusses the purpose of the interview, highlighting the importance of real-life testimonials for YouMap®.Oliver introduces himself as a 14-year-old who worked with Cynthia for a few months.Exploring Strengths:Cynthia discusses the YouMap® framework's first pillar, Strengths, and reveals Oliver's top five strengths: Strategic, Communication, Empathy, Futuristic, and Ideation.Oliver reflects on his initial awareness of some strengths, such as creativity, and his newfound und...2023-11-0740 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE 159 Perfection is Boring. Be "Mid" instead!Send us a textIntroductionCynthia shares her love for podcasts and how often she learns something new from each one.Mention discovering the term "Mid" this week and its significance.Definitions of "Mid" include describing something as average or below average.Segment 1: Defining 'Mid' MomentsExplanation of 'Mid' moments as times when we're not excelling, just being average.Emphasizing that 'Mid' moments are not failures but part of life.Society's high standards and pressure to excel in every aspect.Segment 2: The Pressure to Be the Best 2023-09-2612 min

Laughing Without Liquor319: Navigating Motherhood: Parents Values Vs Your Child's Learning How To Be a Better Parent with Cynthia CoufalTopics Discussed:Balancing parents' values with a child's learningStrategies for finding common ground and understanding in parent-child relationshipsIdentifying and prioritizing values through values assessment toolsCreating a safe space for children to express themselvesBuilding routines and behaviors from a young age to prevent conflicts.Episode Description:In this episode of the LWL Podcast, Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy are joined by guest Cynthia Coufal, a parent from a blended family, to discuss the topic of navigating motherhood and the challenges of balancing parents' values with a child's learning. Cynthia shares her personal experiences raising a...2023-09-1846 min

The Reconnect with your Teenager PodcastEpisode 10 with Cynthia Coufal: Reconnect with your TeenagerIn this episode of "Reconnect with your Teenager," singer/songwriter/youth empowerment coach Emma G sits down with Cynthia Coufal to discuss the challenges that young people face as they transition into #adulthood. With over 31 years of experience working with young people, Cynthia has seen it all and understands the underlying themes that have always been a factor in this process. As someone who struggled to find herself as a young adult, Cynthia is passionate about helping this generation find themselves faster. Through her work as an empowerment coach, she has helped countless young people create the...2023-03-2844 min

Welcome to the Other Side43. Helping Our Teens & Young Adults with Cynthia CoufalThis one's gold for parents of teens & young adults! Listen in to my conversation with Cynthia Coufal, long-time high school guidance counselor turned life coach for teens & young adults. We talk about: how when teens/YA regretting past decisions can make making decisions super hard how to choose the discomfort that keeps us growing versus the one that keeps us stuck the value of recognizing when someone needs some processing time how parents can avoid knee-jerk reactions when their kids bring home unexpected news our ability to change th...2022-11-0733 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE69 The Invisible BoySend us a textHave you ever felt invisible? I know I have. Today I am reading a story to you about an invisible boy and how small acts of kindness help him to be seen again. I will share with you ways you can help yourself be seen if you feel invisible or how you can help others to be seen.Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information 2022-01-0418 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE68 What To Do With A Problem?Send us a textI love children's books and I love reading aloud. Today I am reading a book to you! Sit back, relax and enjoy being read to again. We will also talk about how the theme of this book fits perfectly with everything we have been talking about in this podcast. Enjoy!Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information 2021-12-2814 min

The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety ReliefE67 Sometimes Adults Know BestSend us a textI know this will be hard to accept, but sometimes adults know best. Please share this episode with a friend that may need to hear this.I have reserved a time to talk to you!Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information 2021-12-2108 min

Cynthia Coufal | Teen Anxiety Coach | School Counselor | Parent Advocate | Help For Anxiety

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