The Teen Mind

May 22 2016 37

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David Washburn is 16 and his life is unraveling. Sheila, his mom, is desperate and thinking: What is happening to my son, and what can I do to help? The Teen Mind hunts for answers to these questions, while following David and his family as they struggle with his anxiety and anger. Not a parent? Don’t worry. This show is for anyone who is curious about how the mind works, and how to get along better with those closest to you. Tags: parenting, parenting teens, teen depression, teen anxiety, teen, teens, teenager, counseling, therapy, mental health, anxiety, depression

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6 - Loosen Your Grip

May 22 2016 32 mins

On today's show, we talk about a force that has the potential to make an impact on the depression and anxiety of millions of people. What is that force, and how can it help you and your family. So, what’s up with David? One thing I haven’t told you about him yet, is that David is Catholic. And every Wednesday night, he goes to confirmation class. His teacher is nice, and tri

5 - No One Will Ever Love Me

May 08 2016 25 mins

We take a close look at David’s mind using an approach that has probably helped more people with anxiety and depression than any other mental health model. Tags: parenting, parenting teens, parenting skills, teen depression, teen anxiety, teen, teens, teenager, counseling, therapy, mental health, anxiety, depression, anxiety in teens, anxiety in children, Cognitive Behavioral T

4 - A Part of Me

Apr 17 2016 25 mins

David learns a way of thinking about and listening to his anxiety that finally helps it calm down.

3 - Why Does My Son Have Anxiety?

Apr 03 2016 23 mins

Today, we explore what causes David’s anxiety. Is it nature or nurture? And why is David’s amygdala triggered so badly by one bad grade? The amygdala is supposed to keep us safe from things like predators and starvation. So what we’re really asking here is, why do we, living comfortable first-world lives, feel anxiety at all? Tags: parenting, parenting teens, parenting skil

2 - My Son has Anxiety

Mar 20 2016 20 mins

We find out that David has anxiety. Okay...but what exactly does that mean? A little brain science, a little physiology, and a tiny little TSA agent. Find more at theteenmind.com Music: paragraphs.bandcamp.com email me: [email protected] Tags: parenting, parenting teens, parenting skills, teen depression, teen anxiety, teen, teens, teenager, counseling, therapy, m

1 - I'm Worried about My Son

Mar 06 2016 8 mins

Sheila finds her son, David, awake in the middle of the night. Something is wrong and he's not talking about it. Find out more at theteenmind.com Tags: parenting, parenting teens, parenting skills, teen depression, teen anxiety, teen, teens, teenager, counseling, therapy, mental health, anxiety, depression, anxiety in teens, anxiety in children