Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Galano LCSW

Author of “Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide To Helping Your Teenager Cope With Worry”, Sophia Galano, LCSW, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, in this episode to discuss teen anxiety. Sophia shares tips and advice for parents, including word by word phrases and suggested questions to say to your child to help open up dialogue, foster trust, and give support for teenagers struggling with anxiety. Together they talk about things to be aware of as parents, how to gauge the level of anxiety for your child, how some parents unintentionally make their child’s anxiety worse, and how to help your child cope and improve their anxiety. An episode full of wisdom and encouragement, great for any parent wanting to help support their teen through both everyday struggles of life and also help get more severe anxiety under control. Check out our video chat here! https://youtu.be/nQqrW5IYxPo #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlscsw #therapyadvice #anxiety #anxietysupport #ocd #sophiagalano #teenanixety #anxietytreatment #anxietydisorder #gad #parenting Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London, and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. Sophia earned her LCSW in 2018 and has a private therapy practice, catering to adults and teenagers throughout California. Additionally, Sophia has extensive experience working as a therapist in residential, inpatient, outpatient, medical, and educational settings, for both adolescents and adults. In conjunction with running a private practice, Sophia supervises associate therapists. In addition to her work as a therapist, Sophia is a certified yoga instructor, Master Reiki Practitioner, and volunteers for several nonprofit organizations. After achieving her LCSW, Sophia completed a Sex Therapy certification from California Institute of Integral Studies, an Animal Assisted Therapy certification from The Animal Behavior Institute, and a Forensic Social Work Certification from The National Organization of Forensic Social Work. Check out Sophia’s website:www.sophiagalano.com Follow Sophia on Instagram:@Sophiavale_galano Sophia’s book: Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worryhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807193/calming-teenage-anxiety-by-sophia-galano https://www.amazon.com/Calming-Teenage-Anxiety-Parents-Teenager/dp/1961293382?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126Instagram: @accidental_expert_familyYouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamilyTiktok: @Accidental_expertsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/Email us: [email protected]