9. Randi Young and How to Collaborate with Your Teen
In this episode, I speak to social worker, therapist, and mom of two daughters, Randi Young.
We talk about why it’s so challenging to be a teen (and why things got so much worse during the pandemic), what she has learned as a parent and a therapist working with teens, the importance of partnering with teens and families, and what she believes moves the dial the most when it comes to change. Website//LinkedIn
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Episode at a Glance
>>>4:11: A powerful memory from her teen years and how it influenced her as a therapist and parent
>>>8:32: Her tips for parents of teens (the power of getting to try again; how making mistakes is expected and an opportunity to build connection with your teen; how to parent in the whirlwind)
>>>16:46: Why it’s so hard to be a teen and how the pandemic made things so much harder
>>>20:39: How her therapeutic approach is different with teens as compared to adults; how she maintains progress with teens; how to engage teens
>>>36:51: Where she starts with the teens and families she works with; the importance of dropping the role of the expert and taking a collaborative approach
>>>43:25: What she thinks moves the needle the most when it comes to change
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Randi Young's Bio
Randi Young is a clinical Social Worker with over 35 years experience in working with clients of all ages including youth, young adults, couples and families. She works with clients presenting with a diverse set of concerns including relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and attachment issues, transitional changes as well as those coping with anxiety and depression. She created a parenting program called “Partners in Parenting” and is a parenting coach/therapist in her practice. She is also a devoted Mom to two adult daughters and more recently a grandmother to two young grandsons. Website//LinkedIn
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Resources
For professionals and organizations: Please visit www.decodeinsomnia.com/professionals to learn how to integrate the DECODE Insomnia resources into your practice and to download the DECODE Insomnia START Kit.
For help with sleep: Start here. ***Please note: The Find the Eight podcast series has been replaced by the DECODE Insomnia START video series***
For parents: Download all of the resources including 5 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better (Even If They're Not Ready Yet) and Tips to Navigate Bedtime & Electronics Struggles cheatsheet.
About The DECODE Project Podcast
In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and youth psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi speaks to parents, youth, and other experts about what really moves the dial on change when change is difficult. Learn more: Website//Instagram//YouTube
Music by Micheal Lerner
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management. Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider.
