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Parenting Teens Wisely
For parents of
tweens, teens, & young adults
JAN CARDEN, LCSW
Do you worry about your teen’s or young adult’s wellbeing?
Do you find that things you used to do to help no longer work?
Do you find yourself reacting in ways that you regret?
Do you get angry and resentful and then feel guilty about feeling that way?
Do you find yourself sometimes feeling loving and patient than other times feeling angry and in despair?
Do you worry that you might not be doing it right?
Sometimes teens and young adults lack the ability to navigate their emotions, turning to behaviors that interfere with their ability to live their best life. Parents want to be helpful, but many are baffled when all their best efforts don’t seem to work. After two decades as an adolescent therapist, I have shifted my work to supporting and validating parents. I teach parents a new approach to parenting - one that promotes regulation, builds effectiveness, and cultivates connection.
Parenting a tween, teen, or young adult? You don’t have to do it alone. Scroll below to see what I offer.
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On-Site Workshops
Our on-site workshops are supportive, fun, and packed with skills that are effective. We’ll come to your location in Lexington, Kentucky.
Parent Coaching
I meet with parents individually to teach strategies for promoting regulation, building effectiveness, and cultivating connection.

“IT ISN'T ENOUGH TO TALK ABOUT PEACE. ONE MUST BELIEVE IN IT. AND IT ISN'T ENOUGH TO BELIEVE IN IT. ONE MUST WORK AT IT.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
