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How do I help my struggling teenager?

 As hard as it is for parents to stop ourselves, rushing in with suggestions carries the risk that you’ll be communicating the idea, “You can’t fix this, but I can.” This might strike our teenagers as a vote of no confidence when they are mainly seeking our reassurance that they can handle whatever life throws at them. 


 Teenagers are driven by their will power.  They are impulsive, reactive, and usually not very patient.  All those hormones, school assignments (probably some that are missing) and the natural desire for more independence can make home life tricky to navigate. 


 Much of what bothers teenagers cannot be solved because it will solve itself in time. We can’t fix their broken hearts or prevent their social dramas. All we can do is to give them a safe space to verbally process, with guidance, the chaos going on in their lives and in their heads.


 Parenting teenagers is tough; parents can feel rejected and confused. As teenagers struggle they often mask the feelings of indifference, anxiousness, confusion and craving acceptance. They don't know how to untangle the web of conflicting feelings to tell you how they feel. 


What's REALLY happening...

  • School pressure: good grades, be put together, AND be accepted by peers.
  • Social media: what's appropriate and allowed within the family boundaries and the newest trends.
  • Work: whether a job or sports the extra effort to do their best and not compare themselves to others.
  • Time; homework, friends, dating, church and family activities.


Does this sound familiar?

Teens often feel they are failing on all fronts, and yes, that can make them grumpy and emotional.

 

It's common for them to feel like they are under a microscope all day. How do I look, What should I say, What should I do, Who do I hang out with? 


Teens need a safe space to talk. They need a place where they can be their raw, unedited self without restrictions or fear of getting grounded, phone taken away or hurting a parent's feelings. 


That's where I come in!

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What others are saying about Cami:

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 I love working with Cami! She makes our sessions fun. I’m learning more about myself, different ways to communicate, and most importantly- how to love myself.

12 Yrs.

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"Cami is an incredible life coach and mentor! She speaks “teenager” like no one I know. She has made a huge difference in my teenagers lives and has helped me to be a better mom."

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" Cami is amazing! she helped me feel comfortable and cared for!! i wasn’t embarrassed or felt worried explaining what i have been going through! i highly recommended going to her!! "

17 Yrs.

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"Cami is truly a godsend!! She has helped me through so much and is truly amazing!!"

20 Yrs. 

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"Working with Cami has been life changing! I feel completely cared for and guided when we work together. I am a single mom and Cami has helped me become more me again after losing myself in and after the divorce process. I have also trusted her with my 3 daughters. She has helped each one of them in their own way. They love and trust Cami."

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"Cami is easy to talk to, she helped give me a fresh perspective, and gave me some ideas to that I look forward to implementing. Time well spent, looking forward to my next meeting with her."

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"My daughter came home after her first session and said she wanted to be best friends with Cami and looks so forward to each session! Thank you Cami for helping her through things that sometimes we as parents can’t!"

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"Cami came to our office and walked us through an analysis of our current situation. She had super interesting insights not only for ourselves but for our co-workers.  She is fun, energetic and has an unique ability to focus on the individual even when in a group setting. I would highly recommend her to any office, group or individual."


"I know how important reviews are because I rely on them just as much as you, so let me tell you about Cami. She was referred to us from a colleague.   She gave us detailed feedback on our clinic and ideas for various solutions. We are grateful to have her as a part of our Consultation Team!"

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