Listen to this episode, "How You Can Stop Fixing & Start Helping Your Anxious Teens with Keri Cooper" as licensed therapist and author, Keri Cooper joins host Dori Durbin. Are you worried about your teen's anxiety levels? Maybe you're not sure how to help them become more independent? In this episode, Keri Cooper shares insights on the teen mental health crisis, effective parenting strategies, and how you can shift from problem-solving to empowering your teen. Get practical tips for building confidence, understanding today's challenges, and revolutionizing your approach to raising independent teens!
This episode covers:
* The dramatic rise in teen anxiety and its root causes
* The impact of social media and COVID on teen mental health
* The importance of basic life skills and natural consequences
* The power of active listening and meaningful connection
* Family dinner strategies and their proven benefits
* How parents can step back while staying supportive
* Practical tools for better mental health foundations
About Keri Cooper:
Keri Cooper is a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience in helping teens navigate life's challenges. With a holistic approach to mental health and a passion for empowering both parents and teens, Keri combines practical strategies with deep understanding to help families thrive. Her approach focuses on building strong foundations, fostering independence, and developing essential life skills to ensure every teen can grow into a confident adult.
Find Keri Cooper:
Website: https://kericooperholistictherapy.com
Instagram: @KeriCooperHolisticTherapy
Books by Keri Cooper:
"Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs to Know"
"Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Teen Needs to Know" (workbook)
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/
Follow Dori Durbin:
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
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