23. Adapting To Meet Teens Where They Are With Performing Artist Denise Oucharek
In this episode, you will hear from Denise Oucharek, a mother of two teens, an educator, and a performing artist. Denise has been a member of the Voice faculty at Sheridan College & University of Toronto, taught vocal improv at Second City, and teaches/coaches privately.
In this episode, we talk about the challenges of parenting teens, what her experience as a performing artist has taught her about conflict resolution, building connection, working as a team, and how she keeps the door open with her teens even when she is busy. Instagram @deniseoucharek
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At a Glance
1:39: Biggest challenging parenting teens
9:19: Resolving conflict, giving space, and the importance of the repair
17:48: Growth mindset in the arts and parenting
24:09: Building connection with her audience and how this applies to parenting
27:46: Working with her partner and the importance of the team when raising teens
38:04: Using technology to her advantage as a parent
44:51: Staying connected when busy and apart from her teens
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Denise Oucharek's Bio
Denise received her B.Mus. and B.Ed. from Queen’s University & was the recipient of the 1997 Mississauga Arts Council Award as Emerging Artist in Theatre. Denise has been a member of the Voice faculty at Sheridan College & University of Toronto, taught vocal improv at Second City, and teaches/coaches privately. Instagram @deniseoucharek
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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 ***Please note: The Find the Eight Sleep Series has been replaced by the DECODE Insomnia START video series***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.
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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
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Disclaimer
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