Dr. Cam sits down with Leslie Cohen-Rubery, a clinical social worker, to tackle one of the toughest challenges parents face—handling teens with intense emotions. If you’ve ever felt like your child’s outbursts are out of control or completely illogical, this episode is for you. Leslie shares insights on emotional regulation, validation, and how to de-escalate heated moments. They also discuss why parents shouldn't try to "fix" their teen’s feelings and how reflection and repair after conflicts can strengthen your relationship.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 Understanding the 'Monster' in Our Teens 04:06 The Roots of Intense Emotions 09:45 Navigating Emotional Turbulence 14:00 Effective Strategies for De-escalation 20:01 Post-Conflict Reflection and Repair 30:09 Building a Strong Parent-Child Connection
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Leslie Cohen-Rubery
Dr. Cam (00:01.902)
Hey parents, if your teen is prone to outbursts or dramatic reactions, this episode is for you. Joining us today is the insightful Leslie Cohen-Ruberry, a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience supporting families. Leslie is the creator of the podcast, Is My Child a Monster? Where she helps parents navigate the often rocky waters of parenting.
In this episode, Leslie is going to share some effective strategies for addressing our teens' monstrous emotions. Welcome, Leslie.
Leslie Cohen-Rubury (00:35.759)
Well, hello, thank you Dr. Cam for having me today.
Dr. Cam (00:39.264)
Absolutely, let's start with, I always like to start with the backstory. How did you come up with the title and the idea of, is my child a monster?
Leslie Cohen-Rubury (00:48.987)
Well, it's very real. And that's actually a piece of advice I might t
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