Bringing awareness on how self-harm is affecting our children and their families.
A series of stories from parents, teenagers, teachers, schools and leading experts on parenting, teenagers & mental health.
Let's Talk About Self-Harm - A Psychotherapist’s Story
In this episode, I talk with psychotherapist and art therapist, Tatjana Simakova about her own personal journey growing up with trauma.
She shares with me her professional insights into the complexities of parenting and mental health, and why she enjoys the work she does.
We discuss the importance of emotional support and effective strategies for engaging with teenagers. The conversation also touches on the impact Covid has had on young people’s mental health and the significance of family dynamics in fostering a supportive environment for children to thrive.
Enjoy the episode!
3 May 2025
Let's Talk About Self-Harm - An Actor & Author’s Story
In this engaging conversation with Jovanna Vidal, she shares with me her journey from corporate life to becoming an actor, author, and speaker on young people and mental health. We discuss the challenges faced by today's teens, including anxiety, cyberbullying, and the impact of social media.
Through her work with Darman Studios and her book 'Teen Anxiety No More', which was no 1 on Amazon’s bestseller list, Jovanna provides support and guidance to young people while bridging the gap between parents and teens.
The discussion draws our attention to the importance of communication, understanding, and creating safe spaces for young people to express themselves.
I hope you enjoy! :-)
18 Apr 2025
Let’s Talk About Self-Harm – A Family & Marriage Therapist’s Story
In this conversation, marriage and family therapistJan Talen discusses the intricate dynamics of parenting and marriage.
We talk about the importance of maintaining a strong connection between partners while navigating the challenges of parenthood. The discussion covers various topics, including the need for cooperative parenting, effective communication, conflict resolution, and the significance of teaching children about truth and trust.
Jan shares insights on how parents can work togetheras a team to create a supportive environment for their children, ultimately leading to healthier family dynamics. In this conversation, Jan discusses the complexities of modern parenting, highlighting the importance of maintaining calmness during bedtime routines, balancing work and family life, and fostering emotional connections with children.
Jan provides practical tips for parents to create a supportive environment, encourages open communication, and the importance of understanding and addressing children's fears and needs.
Jan also spoke about the challenges of parenting teenagers, advocating for maintaining connections and guiding them towards responsible decision-making.
Enjoy and let me know your thoughts :-)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
4.1 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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