Breaking Generational Trauma: Why Your Teen Won't Talk To You | Teens: No Cap Ep. 50

Are you struggling to connect with your teenager, or wondering why they seem totally shut down? In Episode 50 of Teens: No Cap, we dive deep into the unfiltered reality of teen mental health and how families can break cycles of generational trauma.Episode Summary:In this episode, we sit down with licensed social worker Tatyana White to explore what really goes on in therapy sessions with kids ages nine and up. She shares her authentic approach as a queer person of color and mom , explaining why being a "yes person" simply doesn't work with teenagers. We tackle heavy topics like the compound stress placed on parentified children , the importance of holding parents accountable for behavior changes , and why "radical acceptance" is sometimes the only way forward in difficult environments. Plus, you'll hear practical tips for building communication, like using Disney movies to talk about feelings and creating a "Dictionary of Me" with your kids.Connect with Tatyana White:Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tatyana-white-moorestown-nj/1447705Instagram: @thrivingwithtatyJoin the Teens Uncharted Community:Clinicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BHi1bkcXZ/Parents Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CLjk1359K/Facebook Page: Like Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575657270757Skool Community: Join us in Skool https://www.skool.com/teens-uncharted/aboutInstagram: Follow us @teens.uncharted https://www.instagram.com/teens.uncharted/#TeensUncharted #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingTeens #GenerationalTrauma #Parentification #FamilyBoundaries #TeenTherapy #ParentingAdvice