The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety Relief

Cynthia Coufal | Teen Anxiety Coach | School Counselor | Parent Advocate | Help for Anxiety
  • 5.0 (42)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Struggling to grasp the root causes of your teen's anxiety? Finding it tough to communicate effectively with them about their struggles?  Feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life? Look no further. I've got you covered. 🎙️ Welcome to The Teen Anxiety Maze, where I delve into the heart of teen anxiety to bring you practical solutions and heartfelt support. Ranked in the top 10% globally, my podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and managing teen anxiety. 👩‍👧‍👦 With 33 years of experience working with young people and families, including 25 years as a school counselor and 2 years as a teen anxiety coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table. Having raised an anxious teen myself, I understand the challenges firsthand. 💡 In each episode, we'll explore effective coping mechanisms and strategies tailored to manage anxiety, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of anxiety, process it, and create a unique plan for your teen based on their strengths and values. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 But this podcast isn't just for teens. Parents, this is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into understanding and supporting your anxious teen. By listening together, you'll find conversation starters that bridge the gap and foster open communication. 🌟 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode packed with actionable advice and heartfelt support. Connect with me on social media or via email to have your questions answered. Let's navigate the journey of teen anxiety together, one episode at a time. Your teen's well-being starts here.

  1. 4d ago

    College Admissions Without the Pressure with Lisa Goldstein

    Send us Fan Mail   The college admissions process can bring out anxiety in both teens and parents. Even when parents are trying to help, comparison, expectations, repeated reminders, and the urge to take over can quietly add more pressure.  In this episode, I talk with Lisa Goldstein, college consultant, former school counselor, and author of The Compassionate College Process: Guiding Your Teen With Less Stress and More Joy.  Lisa shares how parents can support their teen without making one acceptance letter feel like the measure of their child’s future or their own success as a parent. We discuss choosing colleges based on fit rather than prestige, recognizing a teen’s individual strengths, avoiding the “shoulds,” and knowing the difference between helping and taking over.  You’ll also hear practical ways to:   Reduce comparison during the admissions process  Help an overwhelmed teen break applications into manageable steps  Encourage meaningful activities instead of résumé-building for appearances  Support your teen’s independence while remaining available  Manage your own anxiety so it does not become additional pressure  Protect your relationship during your teen’s final years at home  The goal is not simply to help your teen get into college. It is to help them move through the process with confidence, healthy coping skills, and a stronger understanding of who they are.   Connect with Lisa Goldstein: Your College Process Learn more about Lisa’s book: The Compassionate College Process Sign up for the Live Q & A Session with Lisa Learn more about Cynthia’s anxiety coaching for teens and young adults: www.cynthiacoufalcoaching.com     The Resilient Launch is a high-touch coaching program that helps incoming freshmen become more confident, capable, and independent without their parents having to constantly remind, rescue, or step in. Spots are limited for this first round. Join the priority list through the link in the show notes.  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  2. Sep 7

    The Grief Parents Don’t Expect When a Child Starts College

    Send us Fan Mail   When your child begins college, you may expect to feel proud and excited. You may not expect to grieve. Parents can miss the daily conversations, familiar routines, and certainty of knowing what is happening in their child’s life. They may also miss being needed in the same way. That grief can appear as sadness, but it can also look like worrying, checking, reminding, fixing, or feeling hurt when a student begins making decisions without them. In this episode, I explore the emotional transition from parenting a teenager to parenting a young adult. You will learn how to distinguish between supporting your student and soothing your own anxiety, decide when to step in or step back, and begin shifting from manager and problem-solver to consultant, coach, and safe place. Your role is not disappearing. It is changing from the person who handles everything to the person who helps your child believe they can handle more.   The Resilient Launch is a high-touch coaching program that helps incoming freshmen become more confident, capable, and independent without their parents having to constantly remind, rescue, or step in. Spots are limited for this first round. Join the priority list through the link in the show notes.  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  3. Aug 31

    The Grief No One Talks About When Students Leave for College

    Send us Fan Mail Starting college brings independence, new friendships, and exciting opportunities. It also requires students to leave behind familiar people, routines, roles, and even the version of themselves they knew in high school.  In this episode, I explain why the transition to college can involve real grief, even when a student is excited to be there. I explore how grief may appear as homesickness, anger, withdrawal, procrastination, constant calls home, or doubts about choosing the right school.  You will also learn how to use the Four N’s of Anxiety, Notice, Normalize, Neutralize, and Next Best Step, to support your student without immediately fixing the problem or dismissing what they feel. I also discuss how to distinguish normal transition discomfort from signs that a student may need additional mental health support.  Struggling does not automatically mean your student chose the wrong school. Sometimes it means they are grieving what they left behind while learning how to build a new life.  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  4. Aug 24

    What Feels Hardest for College Freshmen? 6 Struggles and Simple Strategies

    Send us Fan Mail College can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Even students who are ready to be there may struggle with managing assignments, meeting people, asking for help, handling stress, getting enough sleep, or living with a roommate.  In this episode, I break down six common challenges college freshmen face and share one practical strategy for each. You will also learn how to support your student without taking over, including better questions to ask when they call home with a problem.  Your student does not have to solve everything at once. Sometimes they simply need help identifying what feels hardest and choosing their next best step.  If your college student needs personalized support with organization, stress, boundaries, self-advocacy, or adjusting to college life, contact me to learn more about The Resilient Launch.    The Resilient Launch is a high-touch coaching program that helps incoming freshmen become more confident, capable, and independent without their parents having to constantly remind, rescue, or step in. Spots are limited for this first round. Join the priority list through the link in the show notes.  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  5. Aug 20

    Why Adulting Is So Hard, Even When You Raised an Independent Kid

    Send us Fan Mail Why does adulting feel so hard, especially when a young person first leaves home?  College freshmen are expected to manage their schedules, responsibilities, relationships, stress, and decisions, often without the structure they have relied on for 18 years. Even a responsible student can become overwhelmed when so many changes happen at once.  In this episode, Cynthia explains why young adults may struggle to ask for help, even when they need it, and why receiving support does not make them less independent. She also shares her own experiences with leaving college, supporting a daughter through college anxiety, and navigating the many transitions that continue throughout adulthood.  If your college freshman is stumbling through the transition into adulthood, The Resilient Launch can give them personalized support as they learn to manage life more independently.  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  6. Aug 3

    Getting to College Is Easy. Thriving There Is the Real Skill.

    Send us Fan Mail School's out, the dorm shopping list is done, and move-in day is getting closer. But there's one thing almost nobody talks to incoming freshmen about: how you're actually going to manage once you get there.  In this episode, I sit down to break down what the first semester of college really looks like, including four phases nearly every freshman moves through: the Honeymoon Phase, the Dip, the Defining Window, and the road to feeling grounded again. Leslie Rose and I share our own stories, including a college dropout story that might surprise you, and get into the real, practical stuff that makes the difference: making friends when you don't know a single person, why sleep might be the most underrated academic strategy out there, how to build a routine that actually sticks, and how to ask for help before things reach crisis level.  Whether you're a soon-to-be freshman feeling excited, terrified, or some very specific mix of both, or a parent wondering how to support without hovering, this episode gives you a roadmap for what's ahead.  Check out Leslie Rose Coaching:   Website: leslierosecoaching.comInstagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoachingFacebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching    The Resilient Launch is a high-touch coaching program that helps incoming freshmen become more confident, capable, and independent without their parents having to constantly remind, rescue, or step in. Spots are limited for this first round. Join the priority list through the link in the show notes.  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  7. Jul 27

    Why Your Child’s Planner Isn’t Working (and What to Try Instead)

    Send us Fan Mail  Have you ever bought your child a planner, calendar, or organizational system you were sure would help, only to watch it sit unused?  That does not necessarily mean your child is lazy, unmotivated, or unwilling to get organized. The system may simply not fit how they think, work, and respond to pressure.  In this episode, I share how I helped one student uncover the missing piece in her organization system and create deadlines that work with her strengths instead of against them. We also explore body doubling, shorter work sprints, internal motivation, and why personalized support is often more effective than handing every student the same planner.  You’ll learn three questions you can ask your child to discover:   When they are most productive  What usually gets in their way  What small strategy they can test this week  The goal is not to correct or control your child. It is to stay curious and help them build a system they can use independently, especially as they prepare for college.   If you have an incoming college freshman, join the priority list for The Resilient Launch. I’ll soon invite 10 families into this personalized coaching program designed to help college freshmen manage their time, stress, responsibilities, and first-year transition with greater confidence and independence.   Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

  8. Jul 20

    Before the Crisis Call: What Your College Freshman Needs to Know

    Send us Fan Mail  Your college freshman’s first visit to the tutoring center should not happen two days before they fail a class. They should not have to figure out how to contact the counseling center for the first time while they are already in crisis.  In this episode, I share the campus resources every incoming freshman should locate before classes begin, including academic advising, tutoring, counseling, student health services, and professor office hours. I also explain why asking for help is an adult skill and what parents can say when their student calls home overwhelmed, instead of immediately stepping in to fix everything.  A little preparation now can help your freshman take the next step when they are stressed, sick, falling behind, or unsure what to do.  Get the free Before You Call Home College Help Finder: https://cheerful-writer-462.kit.com/b5264c8b8c  Join The Resilient Launch Priority List to be one of the first families to hear when enrollment opens: https://cheerful-writer-462.kit.com/8f5b8b99a3  Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

See All (317)

Trailer

5
out of 5
42 Ratings

About

Struggling to grasp the root causes of your teen's anxiety? Finding it tough to communicate effectively with them about their struggles?  Feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life? Look no further. I've got you covered. 🎙️ Welcome to The Teen Anxiety Maze, where I delve into the heart of teen anxiety to bring you practical solutions and heartfelt support. Ranked in the top 10% globally, my podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and managing teen anxiety. 👩‍👧‍👦 With 33 years of experience working with young people and families, including 25 years as a school counselor and 2 years as a teen anxiety coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table. Having raised an anxious teen myself, I understand the challenges firsthand. 💡 In each episode, we'll explore effective coping mechanisms and strategies tailored to manage anxiety, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of anxiety, process it, and create a unique plan for your teen based on their strengths and values. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 But this podcast isn't just for teens. Parents, this is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into understanding and supporting your anxious teen. By listening together, you'll find conversation starters that bridge the gap and foster open communication. 🌟 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode packed with actionable advice and heartfelt support. Connect with me on social media or via email to have your questions answered. Let's navigate the journey of teen anxiety together, one episode at a time. Your teen's well-being starts here.

Information

You Might Also Like