Empowering Caregivers for Teen Emotional Support

Unlock the key to understanding and supporting your teen's emotional well-being with our free online Family Validation Workshop. Gain concrete tools to de-escalate emotions and create a validating home environment without making things worse. This workshop is designed for caregivers of teens, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating emotional reactivity.

This workshop is the recommended starting point for supporting family members of our clients (or potential clients).

Teen Counseling & Therapy in PA

Discover Powerful Strategies

Through a dynamic combination of lectures, videos, and workbook exercises, our Family Validation Workshop aims to achieve the following goals:

  • Understand the Science of Teen Emotional Responses: Gain insights into the highly sensitive and reactive nature of teens, and how the environment, including parents, influences these factors.

  • Explore the Transactional Model of Emotions: Learn how you can make a positive impact at home by providing a validating environment focused on acceptance, as well as problem-solving techniques for facilitating change and success.

  • Transform High-Risk Behaviors: Acquire essential skills to validate your teen's emotions, knowing what to say and how to say it to de-escalate emotional responses effectively.

  • Find Support and Connection: Discover additional resources for ongoing support.

Backed by Evidence-Based Practice

The principles and strategies taught in this workshop are derived from the evidence-based practice of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Benefit from proven techniques and approaches that have shown remarkable results in supporting emotional well-being.

Join Us for Transformation

Get ready to put theory into action! Our Family Validation Workshop invites you to actively participate and practice the techniques shared. Workshops are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, providing a convenient online format for caregivers to engage and empower themselves in supporting their teen's emotional journey.

Register today and take the first step towards creating a validating and supportive environment for your teen's emotional well-being.

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