Helping teens navigate pressure, affluence and emotional wellness

About this episode

Therapists discuss supporting teens through adolescence and when to consider therapy.

As part of the Live Like Sam “Resilient Youth” series, therapists James Ott and Nicole Small of Red Willow Counseling & Recovery discuss how to best support teens as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, and how to know when to consider therapeutic approach.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lynn Ware Peek, Mary Beth Maziarz

Guests: James Ott, Nicole Small

Topics covered

• teen support
• emotional wellness
• adolescence challenges
• therapeutic approaches
• mental health

Keywords

• teens
• emotional wellness
• mental health
• adolescence
• therapy
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Willow Counseling & Recovery

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