Supporting teen emotional regulation while staying connected: An interview with Ronnie Vehemente

About this episode

This episode discusses how families can support teen emotional regulation and strengthen their connections amidst various pressures.

Over the past decade, families have been feeling the pressure more than ever. From social media and constant screen time to the shared stress of the global pandemic and rising expectations for both parents and kids — it’s easy to feel disconnected and overwhelmed. In this episode, we explore how families can navigate these challenges, reduce stress, and build stronger, more connected relationships at home. In this episode Ronnie and Janine discuss: The shifts which family have faced causing stress and anxiety in family What connectivity can look like in your family Effective coping strategies for teenagers The power of naming feelings How to be a thermostat and not a thermometer in your home Making time to do the things that you love for your own self-care The Mood Tools and the work Ronnie does Coping strategies that Ronnie uses About The Guest - Veronica “Ronnie” Vehemente Veronica “Ronnie" Vehemente, LCSW, is a Psychotherapist, founder of The Family Room, a unique psychotherapy practice, focused on the challenges of parenting, marriage & family life, and social worker for Mood, a non-profit that aims to empower tweens and teens to manage their intense and confusing feelings…

People in this episode

Hosts: Janine Halloran, Janine

Guest: Veronica Vehemente

Topics covered

• teen emotional regulation
• family connectivity
• coping strategies
• self-care
• stress management

Keywords

• emotional resilience
• parenting
• social media
• screen time
• global pandemic

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mood Tools

Books & works: Coping Skills for Kids

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