HOW TO TALK TO TEENS ABOUT ANXIETY ~ How to HELP Teenagers In Therapy Or Counseling with Anxiety

[@thegratefultherapist]

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[@robertkoch2929]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@marleew6455]

This is so good! My middle school daughter told me she feels a sense of doom and dread right when she walks into the school every day. She said she isn’t bullied, but says it is loud and obnoxious, kids screaming and swearing all around her from the bus ride all the way into her classes. She is not able to listen to her music when she walks in. Does anyone have advice for destimulating an environment you have no control over that you need to do every day? We talk about what she can and can’t control, and a lot of this is just life-I sometimes feel the same going into work every day, though it stresses us out it doesn’t kill us, but it does effect our ability to concentrate and be productive, and not feel dread, and basically she starts every day with a headache! how to manage what we can control over an over-stimulating environment? We will talk about breathing techniques- great tip.

[@sarahlabbett4626]

Fantastic video, I am a counsellor and I always like to educate clients on the flight or fight response. I find getting the client to challenge negative thoughts can be very helpful. Also, to talk to themselves how they would talk to someone they cared about.

[@thegratefultherapist]

Yes! Such good points! Thank you! Quenby

[@lottiebutcher9711]

Thank you. I am a parent of teen experiencing school based anxiety. I’m not a trained counselled but this is very helpful.

[@KattrinaGLee]

I love this. I use the amygdala talk with client’s of all ages. Like you said just change the way we explain it depending on the age. So Glad to hear someone else use this.

[@MsLaFleur101]

Accidentally stumbled across your video. Very helpful tips!! Great for clinician as well. Teenagers definitely like to feel understood and empowered

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you for watching, I am so happy it was helpful to you. xo Quenby

[@markplatte9724]

Love love love your videos. Starting an associate job in teen therapy in a few weeks and I’m listening to everything you’ve put out on teens. You have a clear and caring communication style, Quenby!

[@Kris-xy3kh]

Thank you for another helpful video! The "get to know each other" cards were a success, and I can't wait to try out these methods for anxiety. Love the approach.

[@thegratefultherapist]

This makes me happy Kristin, I am so happy to be helping you. xo quenby

[@robertkoch2929]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@Jjh2170]

Thankyou for your work ❤

[@nsanenthembrane]

I’m a new school counselor doing practicum. Bless your soul! Subscribed

[@thegratefultherapist]

Awesome! Thank you! I am so happy you found the channel --Quenby

[@zobophotography3677]

You're so awesome!! Thank you for sharing these tips!

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you, you are so awesome too. xo Quenby

[@beverlyarnold8254]

Great video. The deep breathing technique really works.

[@thegratefultherapist]

It Does. Deep breathing is so helpful but it's so simple that some people disregard it. Slow deep breaths send a message to your brain that there is no danger here. You are calm. You are okay. Thanks Beverly xo Quenby

[@dorianneprince4339]

Great video. Will use these tips in session with my younger clients.

[@thegratefultherapist]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment, xo Quenby

[@shariecebrewster5962]

I need it's counseling as well

[@maherangaiztamana6069]

Very helpful tips for school counselors, thank you!!!!

[@sarahlabbett4626]

Please set up an on line course, it br amazing 👏

[@thegratefultherapist]

What a good idea. What kind of course are you interested in?

[@sarahlabbett4626]

@@thegratefultherapist General anxiety would be great.

[@andria9626]

This is such a great video!

[@LorenaFlores-wi8kx]

This is so helpful, thanks so much

[@thegratefultherapist]

Hi Lorena thank you I appreciate your comments. Quenby

[@latonyamedia615]

Thank you, this was helpful. I will try these techniques with my teens.

[@thegratefultherapist]

You are so welcome!

[@azybear]

I think this will definitely help. Thanks 😊

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you I am glad the video helped you. Quenby

[@sarahdunster1643]

Help went me be why feeling angry and stressed and worried all weeks

[@ChaseTherapy]

Will try with my teen

[@saminarazaque7478]

Thanks a really helpful video ❤

[@edal3375]

Thanks for your videos!!!!!

[@thegratefultherapist]

YOu are so welcome. I am editing one now on how to help kids/teens build confidence. xo Quenby

[@christianadavidson-setufree]

So helpful! 🙌

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Great Videos Quenby

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you Debra, I appreciate your support over here. xoxo quenby

[@albanaselim1355]

The best video 😊😊

[@ElizofAmerica]

Thank you

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you for your comment! Quenby Gallahan, LMFT

[@jenniferyang3891]

Hello! I find your videos so helpful..! I really wish to hear your experience on how to help teenagers who struggle with MDD, SI, self harm and specially struggles with self worth issues. Thank you for your time ❤

[@lijabegum477]

Wow ur videos are great!

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Quenby

[@Kris-xy3kh]

I know some people will say that they already "try to control their breath" during anxiety. How do you make sure that the deep breaths does not become a coping strategy that maintains anxiety?

[@thegratefultherapist]

I practice the deep breathing with them in my office. A "deep slow breath" would not ever be a coping strategy that maintains anxiety. If they are able to focus on their breath they are out of the anxiety. They are regulating their nervous system with the breathing. When someone is in anxiety, they can only take short, quick breaths. Does that make sense? Quenby

[@Mychellechic]

@@thegratefultherapist Thank you. I just showed my daughter this video and it really helped her understand. I took for granted she knew about the fight or flight - she also mentioned breathing makes her more nervous but I agree its like you mentioned because she is taking shallow quick breaths not long slow ones.

[@ag-ew1jc]

Do you have any recommendations for communication? I tell my teen she is smart thinking I am being positive and I think for her it translates to she is failing which increases her anxiety and shame. She does have a therapist but I am looking for any tips that can help me help her.

[@littleworldcomprise5191]

Please make a video on Adolscents who are suicidal a d reluctant

[@NallahBrown]

Brilliant

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you so much!

[@denisecoffey6269]

Thanks great video

[@thegratefultherapist]

Hi Denise, how are you??? Great to hear from you. xoxo Quenby

[@denisecoffey6269]

@@thegratefultherapist doing good and staying quarantined! :-)

[@robertkoch2929]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@ExquisiteEtta]

Can you make a video about cutting in teenagers and how we can help them without constantly nagging about how dangerous it is

[@micheleaustin794]

Can you recommend a good therapist for my teenage grand daughter in Reno NV ? Thank you 🌼

[@thegratefultherapist]

I am not familiar with therapists in Reno, but you can search in "psychology today" or call your insurance carrier and ask them to refer you to someone who is in your network and works with the issues you need help with. Thanks Quenby

[@1Tara]

Um hello , I'm 14 and get bodyshamed alot and called a stick, judged for my beliefs, I really don't have anyone to talk

[@thegratefultherapist]

Please find yourself someone local who can help you. A school counselor would be a good start. You deserve to be supported! Take care!

[@Shine_095]

Where are you in California?

[@shariecebrewster5962]

Yes I neecup on it's

[@sarahreid9206]

Noth8ng help me with my anixous I’m a teenager how is also grieving

[@thegratefultherapist]

Check out my grief videos. I hope they help. Don't give up on healing your anxiety! Quenby

[@lindabommer87]

Good video. The acoustics in your space make your sweet voice unbearably harsh. It is as if your tone never drops but is very high.

[@hannahkonkle2824]

It just feeds depression

[@thegratefultherapist]

Yes Anxiety and Depression can feed one another

[@lisacox8865]

❤️😘🦋😉😇

[@bonnie2201]

This view avoids the fact that it is actually demonic oppression

[@thegratefultherapist]

Thank you. I am unfamiliar with "demonic oppression ". Take care Quenby

[@robertkoch2929]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@molly2frodo222]

This is true. I know this first hand

[@j.r.4354]

Oh my... Take it from a Christian person who experienced extreme anxiety and panic attacks for a very long time, what you are saying here is absolutely unhelpful and even damaging to people who are suffering. You can probably attribute nearly anything difficult or painful to "demonic activity" if that's the way you see the world, but i'm guessing you don't because that would be odd I'm guessing if you get a headache you don't blame satan, (and if you did, I'm curious what you might do to help yourself?), but you might drink some water or take an advil, or do a meditation. Can you imagine if every time you got a headache or forgot your keys or stubbed your toe someone told you it was demons? Would that make you feel peace, or would that make you feel anxiety? Let's use reason together and understand that people experiencing anxiety need tools and compassion (psst, even if it IS demons), because we want to do what helps and heals not what terrifies and brings hopelessness. I believe in the spiritual realm as well, but I won't give credit or enlarge the reputation of darkness when I can just hold someone and help them breathe ❤

[@1977fala]

My 19 year old son has an anxiety. This make me so sad to see him like this. We can’t find any therapist in the area ( Orange County, CA) It is almost impossible to make an appointment. Today he is going to work for the first time. He said he doesn’t feel good 🥲. I really don’t know how to help him

[@thegratefultherapist]

I have many teen clients who get physically sick from their anxiety. It's the anxiety, they don't mean to do it. Dont give up on finding a therapist. Get on their waitlists and follow up. It's worth it. Did u watch my anxiety videos?

[@1977fala]

@@thegratefultherapist He finally went to see the therapist today. My son really like him and made a next appointment 👍

[@marybethcampise7337]

@@1977fala My 17 year old son has horrible anxiety also. I found NAMI online and it is really helpful. We finally found a therapist, but had to do an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) first, which was great to have if your son gets stuck.