Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Kids Today with Family Development Expert, Charle Peck
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge talks with Charle Peck about his journey, his passion for aiding people, and the struggles teens face in the digital age. They delve into helicopter parenting, balancing tech interests and risks, and Charle's new podcast. They also discuss the hidden struggles of strong people and the triangular approach for treating adolescents.
Key Points
- Charlie Peck, a teacher and clinical therapist, emphasizes the importance of resilience in teenagers and the need to validate their feelings and struggles, as they navigate a unique stage of life with a developing brain.
- The rise of helicopter parenting and technology has inadvertently hindered teens' ability to develop proper social skills and self-regulation, leading to a crisis in teen mental health that must be addressed through community education and support.
- Charlie's new podcast, "Advancing Humanity," aims to hold intriguing conversations with individuals who challenge the status quo and contribute to making the world a better place, covering diverse topics from mental health to social change and innovation.
With the distraction of technology, addiction to screens and lack of social integration, kids and teens today are facing new and challenging mental health issues. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Family Development Expert, Charle Peck who will share her ideas about the issues that kids and teens face and offer advice for parents and teachers on how to deal with them.
Charle speaks to you with a genuine passion for making this world a better place to live. As the host of the new podcast, Advancing Humanity, making its appearance in March 2020, she holds intriguing conversations with people who contribute to this quest and is willing to challenge the status quo. As an American living in Canada, her worldly understanding of cultural diversity allows her to have an open-mind and equitable discussion around a large variety of topics.
Authentic Touch Points:
Charle’s journey.4:00
What are teens missing today?5:15
Why kids today don’t ask for help.10:20
Teaching kids resilience and social skills.13:10
Charle’s new podcast will be starting soon.20:00
Recognizing mental health symptoms in kids and how to help.24:10
Getting parents to understand and participate in their kids’ mental health.27:45
Charle’s podcast goals.29:55
Charle’s background also brings a unique perspective as a seasoned educator, clinical therapist intern, and parent of three boys. Charle's teaching and mental health training makes her an expert on helping people thrive, especially in the teen years. Eventually, she aspires to blend these exciting professions to promote healthy life practices through community education.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Charle’s website: https://www.optimalwellnessniagara.com/charle-peck Charle’s podcast to begin March 3rd, 2020: http://advancinghumanitypodcast.com/ Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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