Show Notes
Why do some teens master coping skills while others continue to struggle? The secret isn't the skill itself—it's the system around it. In this follow-up episode of Teens No Cap, host Charity Chaffee, a teen mental health specialist, provides a step-by-step clinical framework for building effective, lasting coping skills with high-risk teens.
Moving beyond the "try this" approach, this episode dives into the crucial groundwork that must happen before a skill is ever introduced. Learn how to assess readiness, align skills with a teen's unique sensory needs, and create a process that builds buy-in and self-awareness instead of resistance.
This episode is an essential guide for therapists, counselors, and dedicated parents who want to move from simply suggesting skills to collaboratively building a sustainable coping toolkit.
In this episode, you'll learn: 👉The critical first step (hint: it's NOT teaching a skill) based on the "Stages of Change." 👉How to assess a teen's sensory profile to find skills that actually feel helpful. 👉A harm-reduction approach to brainstorming all coping options—without demonizing current behaviors. 👉How to implement a "feedback loop" to evaluate what’s working and what isn’t. 👉Why neutrality and curiosity are your most powerful tools when a teen discloses self-harm or other risky behaviors. 👉An 8-step framework to transform coping skills from a random suggestion into an integrated system.
If you're ready to stop throwing coping skills at the wall and start building a web of support that truly holds, this episode is for you.
Want to connect or have questions? Reach out to Charity Chaffee, LMHC - Teen Mental Health Specialist, Therapist, Coach, Consultant, and Speaker. www.teensuncharted.com www.raisingvibrance.com @teens.uncharted
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