Screen Time, Teens and Therapy: What Parents Need to Know
Description
In this episode of 'Parenting in the Screen Age,' host Delaney Ruston discusses the critical role of counseling and therapy for teen mental health.
Joined by Laura Kastner, PhD, author of acclaimed parenting books and a teen and family therapist for over 30 years, they debunk common myths about therapy and explore effective ways parents can support their teens struggling with depression, anxiety, and tech overuse.
The conversation offers insights into how to identify when professional help is needed, and emphasizes the necessity of family involvement in therapy.
Featured Expert
Books
Getting To Calm, by Laura Kastner, PhD
Wise Minded Parenting, by Laura Kastner, PhD
Additional Links
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Time Code
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Mental Health Awareness Month
00:55 Introducing Today's Topic and Guest
01:43 Personal Story: Tessa's Journey
02:44 Clip from Screenagers: Family Therapy Session
03:36 Interview with Laura Kastner: When to Seek Therapy
04:56 Role of School Counselors
06:01 Case Study: Addressing Teen Languishing
09:23 Family Dynamics in Therapy
12:57 Evolving Approaches to Adolescent Therapy
23:54 Effective Therapy Techniques
26:14 Conclusion and Resources
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