Shawna B Warner, MSW
Parent & Teen Coach
Hey parents, Have you ever heard the saying … ‘what you resist persists’? I mean, could it really be true that, in your daughter’s attempt to push away all those unwanted things, she only attracts more unwanted things? The father of analytical psychology, Carl Jung, suggests that in your attempt to ‘resist’ certain situations, by focusing on what you don’t want, you actually cause those unwanted things to persist, or […]
Your ‘What to do When’ Guide is based on the concepts of tender and fierce self-compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff Hey parents, I have a question for you … what throws your teenage daughter off more – her big emotions OR the after-effects that follow her reaction to her big emotions? Welcome back to the cultivating resilient teens podcast. If you’re listening today, you probably recognize the value in understanding, […]
Hey parents, I’m interrupting the regularly scheduled podcast to bring up a concerning issue I experienced, the clients enrolled in my 90 Days to a More Resilient Teen Coaching Program are talking about, and maybe it’s coming up for your daughter, too. As we’re moving through the covid pandemic – a time that challenged us collectively and impacted each of us a little differently – there appears to be a […]
Hey parents, How much do your daughter’s friendships influence HER attitude, mood and motivation? As a parent and teen coach I hear a lot of stories about how other people’s actions and reactions seem to affect my client’s well-being. Of course, it’s natural for connection seeking teens to be influenced by their environment, especially their social scenarios. The hard part is, humans, not just teenage girls, are naturally fickle. So, […]
Hey parents, I wanted to share a personal conversation I had with a dear friend I’ve known for over 30 years because she raised a great question that’s relatable to anyone raising teens. My girlfriend and I met when we were in the thick of our teenage years and now, we’re both raising teens, so we naturally we found ourselves talking about all the social complexities teens experience, particularly when […]
Hey Parents, does your teenage daughter doubt herself or feel like there’s something fundamentally wrong with her when things don’t work out? It’s so easy to weave the “Ugh, what’s wrong with ME?” narrative into an emotionally triggering situation. The Good News The good news is, there’s an effective way for your daughter to deactivate doubt, get stronger and feel more self-confident. Welcome back to the Cultivating Resilient Teens Podcast […]