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Former School Counselor & Teen Anxiety Expert Cynthia Coufal explores teen grief with author Clarissa Moll, who lost her husband in a hiking accident and co-wrote "Hurt, Help, Hope" with her grieving teenage daughter. Learn why euphemisms hurt more than help, what grieving teens actually want from friends and family, and how to prepare children for discussions about death. Moll shares research showing 50% of teen grief support drops after 3 months and offers practical ways to maintain meaningful connections with grieving students.

Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
2:15 Clarissa's personal loss
4:30 How to talk honestly about death with kids
8:45 Why teens need normal treatment while grieving
12:20 Supporting grieving students in school
15:40 Preparing for grief at milestones
18:55 Building grief companionship
Resources mentioned:

Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief

Hurt, Help, Hope: A Real Conversation About Teen Grief

Christianity Today's Surprised by Grief podcast

Clarissa's Website

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Happy New Year! 🎉 In this episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, we’re diving into a powerful way to start your year with purpose and clarity. Instead of traditional resolutions, I share how choosing a "Word of the Year" can help guide your decisions, align your goals, and keep you on track—even when life throws challenges your way.

Join me as I reflect on my words from past years—like "Intentional" and "Focus"—and reveal my 2025 word: Aligned. I’ll explain how this simple concept can help you stay true to your values and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

You’ll also hear practical tips for:
✨ Reflecting on what worked (and didn’t) in 2024
✨ Identifying what brings you joy—and what to let go of
✨ Turning setbacks into opportunities for growth
✨ Crafting your own Word of the Year to inspire your journey

Whether you're navigating school, work, or big transitions, this episode will help you step into 2025 with confidence and intention.

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What’s your Word of the Year? Reach out—I’d love to hear how you’re aligning your life for 2025! If anxiety is holding you back, I’m here to help. Contact me to learn more about working together to make this year your best yet.

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In this episode, I sit down with parent coach Mary Kay Garrett, whose mission is to help parents create meaningful, lasting connections with their teens. If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of guilt, frustration, or control as a parent, this conversation will inspire you to make a change.

Mary shares her personal transformation story and reveals practical strategies to help parents:

Understand how their mindset impacts their teen's reality.
Navigate the 5 levels of parenting to become an empowered parent.
Handle conflict with compassion and build trust in their relationships.
She also introduces her free resource, Empowering Conversations: 10 Powerful Scripts to Connect with Your Teen, a must-have tool for creating deeper, more impactful relationships.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to lead with love, raise confident and connected teens, and transform the way you parent.

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Let’s create the future we want for our families—starting today!

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