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Screen Time, Teens and Therapy: What Parents Need to Know

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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

Laura Kastner, PhD

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)

Screenagers Website

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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73 episodes

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Manage episode 482230501 series 2850704
Content provided by Delaney Ruston and MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Delaney Ruston and MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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

Laura Kastner, PhD

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)

Screenagers Website

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

  continue reading

73 episodes

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