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    Selfish teenager 15f

    @cal You seem to be misunderstanding the purpose of therapy. You don’t do therapy for a bad attitude or being unappreciative, and if that’s the way you’re framing it, it’s not surprising she is resisting. Therapy only works if she feels safe and free from judgement. Right now it sounds like you...
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    My teen is an E-Girl and it’s horrible

    @samf You really need to work on not being so invested in her looks. Praising her for being the perfect blonde athlete is just as damaging as being embarrassed by her e-girl look. And I’m willing to bet there is a connection between those two things. She doesn’t need her mom to love her style...
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    What do I do or say when teen has a big tantrum w f bombs and calls me names and says hurtful things bc he’s upset?

    @zenos777 First focus on co-regulating his emotions. When you are sure he is back to a neutral state, clear up the miscommunication and address the boundaries and expectations around what kind of language is ok to use when upset. Tell him you understand that it’s hard to control impulses when...
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