Connection Over Crisis: Supporting Teens Through Big Challenges

About this episode

Katie K. May discusses supporting teens through challenges and the importance of connection during adolescence.

Katie K. May is the creator of The Teen Coping Code™ and a nationally recognized authority on teen behavior, trauma-informed care, and high-risk youth intervention. Learn more about Katie May: https://katiekmay.com/ Check out her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/By-Katie-K.-May/author/B01M6AZQ2M CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag

People in this episode

Guest: Katie K. May

Topics covered

• teen behavior
• trauma-informed care
• high-risk youth intervention
• parenting
• adolescence
• supporting teens

Keywords

• teen coping
• parenting tools
• healthy boundaries
• adolescent development
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CultivaTeen Roots, Your Teen Mag, Evergreen Podcasts, Amazon, Instagram, Facebook, katiekmay.com, cultivateenroots.com, yourteenmag.com

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