Raising Happy Teens Podcast - Tracey Yokas Creates

A Conversation with Jennifer Delliquadri

Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Tracey Yokas, the author of Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing. She is here to share her experience of navigating a teen mental health crisis with her own daughter, including the struggles and what she learned through the process that helped them both cope and heal.

Raising Happy Teens

The Raising Happy Teens podcast is for parents of teenagers who are looking for insight, inspiration, and connection. Each week life coach Jennifer Delliquadri shares stories, tips, and advice to help you successfully guide your teen into adulthood… without losing your sanity in the process.

Episode Highlights

I share, in part:

Strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges.
My firsthand account of navigating my daughter’s mental health journey.
How prioritizing my own well-being positively impacted my child’s recovery.
The impact of family history and how to break negative patterns.
The benefits of therapy and other support services for both me and my teen.

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Podcast Resources

Additional resources I hope will help, if you need them.

See all about the self-care Toolkit I created for myself (and others) HERE.
Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation, by Steven Levenkron
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself, by Melody Beattie
Article: What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how do I request one for my child? Remember to also ask for a social/emotional assessment
My blog post on 7 steps to Help You Find Residential Treatment.

Featured Resource

Duygu Balan is a psychotherapist and author specializing in intergenerational trauma, attachment wounding, and working with young people. Duygu offers invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by today’s teens, including rising anxiety levels, the impact of social media, and the complexities of navigating family dynamics.