
That's Good Parenting
Hello and welcome to "That's Good Parenting". The podcast that searches for simple steps to reduce your parenting stress. Sometimes those days of feeling like a "good parent" can feel few and far between.
And like you, I personally have struggled with parenting frustration, exhaustion, and even guilt. But I also know that there are solutions out there that we could put to use today.
My name is Dori Durbin.
It's my mission to search with you to find simple steps and tools to create confident and resilient kids-- without losing ourselves in the process.
You may be wondering who I am. I'm a former teacher, coach and fitness instructor turned children's book author and illustrator, as well as a book and parenting abundance coach.
More importantly, I'm a Christian wife and mom of two amazing young adults who, have quite uniquely put me through the parenting ringer myself. I've been fortunate enough to have interviewed hundreds of experts, parents and authors who have all created parenting tools that have your family's best interest at heart.
So let's stick together to find fast and effective solutions that fit our particular parenting problems. So that we can end war of our days cheering out: Now "That's Good Parenting!"
That's Good Parenting
074 How You Can Understand Anxiety in Teens: Top Causes and Actionable Coping Techniques from Mental Health Counselor Stacie Boyar
Listen to this episode, "How You Can Understand Anxiety in Teens: Top Causes and Actionable Coping Techniques from Mental Health Counselor Stacie Boyar" as Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Author, Stacie Boyar joins Dori Durbin.
Parents, does your teen's moodiness and anxiousness have you concerned?
In this podcast, licensed mental health counselor Stacie Boyar shares how anxiety disorders in teens can be fueled by social media and friendships. Learn how visualization, mindfulness, and breathing can ground anxious brains and ease tension. Discover practical strategies—like sensory “safety zones”, identifying triggers proactively, and facilitating communication through thoughtful questioning—that can dramatically improve your teen's self-confidence and resilience. See how you can implement these tools and support your stressed teen in finding balance.
- Why are Friendships so Stressful for Teens?
- Do Teens Really Open Up to Their Parents?
- Signs Your Teen May Be Struggling with Anxiety
- Breathing Techniques to Calm Anxious Teens
- Using Mindfulness to Stay Grounded
- Visualization Techniques for Sport Anxiety and More
- Helping Teens Deal with Social Stress
- Reframing Thoughts: “It’s Not About You”
- The #1 Piece of Advice for Stressed-Out Parents
- “Fake it 'til You Make It” - Visualization for Confidence
About Stacie:
Stacie Boyar is a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s degree in education as well. She is in private practice, specializing in anxiety, depression, and ptsd. She has recently written and published a book called You’re Not the Boss of Me! providing tips ,tricks, and techniques to help those struggling with anxiety. Stacie also has a podcast called Namastacie where she offers mental health tips.
Follow Stacie:
https://www.Instagram.com/namastacie_boyar
https://www.Namastacie.net
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Stacie's Book:
https://a.co/d/4TJteIz
Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115
More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into engaging kids’ books! https://doridurbin.com/
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ
Thinking about writing a kids' book? Book a Chat with Dori:
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