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Goal Setting for Teenagers
Goal setting can feel hard for teens. Get practical tips to help teens set goals and ways to encourage them to achieve them.
Engaging With Teens Who Hold Opposing Viewpoints | Ep. 164
Get tips and tricks for connecting with teens who hold opposing viewpoints while setting an example for the future and maintaining strong, open relationships.
How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma | Ep. 162
What do we do when other people’s trauma becomes our own pain? Learn to recognize the signs of vicarious trauma and how to cope with it.
5 Ways to Prevent Vicarious Trauma
What do we do when other people’s trauma becomes our own pain? Learn to recognize the signs of vicarious trauma and how to prevent it.
De-stressing Traditions (And Why They Matter)
Are you setting your holiday standards too high? De-stressing your traditions has a positive impact on you and your family. Here’s why.