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On this episode Power to the Pleasers host, Vicki Smith interviews me about Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as Tapping or EFT.

I share how I was first introduced to EFT as a self care practice during a workshop for therapists who were helping community members following the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy after 20 children and 6 staff were murdered in an elementary school. Needless to say this was a difficult time for our town and a challenging time for me as both a parent of young children and a therapist for local children and families.

I will share how EFT profoundly helped me in my own healing and management of anxiety. I will also share how it continues to help me in supporting my clients in counseling sessions and provides clients with an effective therapeutic tool they can use on their own.

Check out Vicki Smith's fantastic podcast, Power to the Pleasers. Listen wherever you find your podcasts or here: https://powertothepleasers.com/podcast/

I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming solo episode. Here's how to connect with me:

• Email me at: [email protected]
• Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

Join our private Facebook group where we keep the conversation going in between episodes: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/YourZenFriend

For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out:  https://www.laurencounseling.com/

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

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Welcome to your Zen Bonus Boost! This is a short (and hopefully sweet) episode designed to offer support, strategies and tips for parents of anxious tweens and teens. 

On this episode I'll tell you why it's important for your child to find something that motivates them to do the thing they are afraid to do. I'll also give you some tips for how you can help your child to find feel motivated by celebrating their efforts as well as their success. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

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On this episode I will tell you how to take the fear out of your tween or teen's anxiety. As parents, when we feel afraid of our children experiencing anxiety, it only increases their anxiety symptoms.

The tips in this episode will help you to be more calm and confident with your child when they are feeling anxious. And good news is………that doing this will help your child to feel less anxious and worried!

I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming solo episode. Here's how to connect with me:

• Email me at: [email protected]
• Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

Join our private Facebook group where we keep the conversation going in between episodes: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/YourZenFriend

For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out:  https://www.laurencounseling.com/

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

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On this Drop of Zen I will guide you through a short mediation designed to help you feel less worried about your anxious child and more lovingly connected to them.

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

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On this episode my daughter Leena joins me to talk about her experience as a teen using social media and how it effected her. We will talk about how social media is proven to increase anxiety and the other negative effects that social media has. And Leena spills the tea on whether or not some common fears of parents are warranted about social media.

I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming solo episode. Here's how to connect with me:

• Email me at: [email protected]
• Find me on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

Join our private Facebook group where we keep the conversation going in between episodes: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/YourZenFriend

For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out:  https://www.laurencounseling.com/

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

Welcome to your Zen Bonus Boost! This is a short (and hopefully sweet) episode designed to offer support, strategies and tips for parents of anxious tweens and teens. 

On this episode I'll tell you how I made a parenting snafu that has given my husband, kids and I a laugh any time we bring it up! I'll tell you why I'm glad I made this mistake and how it's helpful to our kids when we model being imperfect. Especially when we acknowledge our mistake with loving kindness for ourselves. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

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Get ready for a treat! This episode is from the podcast, Speaking of Teens, with host Ann Coleman. Ann interviewed me for her podcast and has kindly let me share it with all my zen friends. The following is an episode description:

Teenagers are experiencing anxiety today more than ever before. Yet, as a parent, you may have no idea what teen anxiety looks like or how to help your kid if you suspect they may have it. Teen anxiety doesn’t look like adult anxiety, and often teens and tweens don’t have enough self-awareness to even understand what they’re feeling. So, it falls on you to figure it out, give them the support they need and find the right kind of help for them. 

On the show today is Lauren Wolfe, licensed professional counselor, and host of the Your Zen Friend podcast. She works with kids, teens, and their families when anxiety makes life difficult. She explains what teen anxiety looks like and what should do (and shouldn’t do) to help your teen if they’re living with anxiety.

Speaking of Teens is a fantastic podcast that focuses on delivering up to date, science-based information, news and advice to help you better understand, relate to, and parent your teen…without the conflict. So when you’re done with this episode go listen to Speaking of Teens! You can find it on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to podcasts or here: https://speakingofteens.com/podcast/

I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming episode. Here's how to connect with me:

• Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend
• Email me at: [email protected]
• Find me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out: https://www.laurencounseling.com/podcast

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

Welcome to your Zen Bonus Boost! This is a short (and hopefully sweet) episode designed to offer support, strategies and tips for parents of anxious tweens and teens. 

On this episode I'll tell you why it's common to feel annoyed with your anxious child. I'll also tell you what you can do to feel less annoyed and more calm. These strategies can also help to decrease your child's anxiety. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

On this episode I'll tell you what tweens and teens with anxiety often experience during the summer months. I'll tell you why some kids feel less anxious in the summer while others actually feel more anxious.

Whether your child is experiencing more or less anxiety during the summer months I'll tell you how you can support your child now to make their return to school easier in the fall.

And stay tuned till the end of the episode when I tell you what's bringing me more zen.  Here's a hint, it has to do with connecting with friends.

I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming episode. Here's how to connect with me:

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend

Email me at: [email protected]

Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/

For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out: https://www.laurencounseling.com/

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health. 

Send Lauren a text!

Welcome to your Zen Bonus Boost! This is a short (and hopefully sweet) episode designed to offer support, strategies and tips for parents of anxious tweens and teens. 

On this episode I'll tell you why kids with anxiety often have a difficult time traveling. I'll also give you some suggestions for how to make going away with your kids  easier and more enjoyable. 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.