Doug catches up with Sissy Goff, Director of Child & Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville and a licensed counselor with more than 25 years of experience, to learn more about her latest book - "Brave A Teen Girl's guide to Beating Worry and Anxiety". www.RaisingBoysandGirls.com
(:37) Sissy talked about the first two books prior to "Brave"
(1:39) Being a teen today is harder than any previous generation
(2:00) Discussing the impact of social media and the pressure to excel
(3:05) Difference between anxiety's effect on boys vs girls
(4:22) Symptoms parents should look out for
(4:49) What is a teen's "worry temperature"?
(5:50) Dad's role in the life of a teen daughter
(7:53) Can anxiety be cured?
(9:21) Helping teen girls move towards independence
(10:32) Written for teen girls, this book also helpful to parents
(11:13) The FeelingsChart
(11:35) All of Sissy's tools used in the first month of counseling are included in this book.
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