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Podcast: The Brainy Moms
Episode: Parenting a Teen Through Depression and Self-Harm with guest Katie May
Description: On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, therapist Katie May joins Dr. Amy and Sandy to discuss concepts from her book, “You’re On Fire, It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors.” They talk about how to have conversations with your “fire feeler” in a way that doesn’t come across as judgmental or cause them to lose trust in your relationship. You’ll hear advice on what and when it might be appropriate to share your own experiences from young adulthood, as well as why punishments like taking away their phone or grounding the...