Pop Culture, Private Schools, and the NSSI Disclosure Debate with Laura Jacobs, LCSW | Ep. 69
Teens Uncharted: the PodShow Notes
In Episode 69 of Teens Uncharted: the Pod, host Charity Chaffee sits down with Oklahoma City-based licensed clinical social worker Laura Jacobs to discuss the nuances of doing authentic therapy with adolescents. Laura shares her personal journey through teen mental health struggles and how it inspired her 21-year career in the field.
In this episode, we cover: 🔹 Using Pop Culture in Session: How leveraging memes, TikToks, movies, and favorite music artists builds rapport and offers a safe window into a teen's inner world without triggering defensiveness. 🔹 High-Pressure Private Schools: Navigating the unique stress of "legacy families" in rigorous academic environments and utilizing radical acceptance when a teen's school situation cannot be changed. 🔹 Controversy Corner: A candid discussion on the debate around disclosing Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) to parents, and why breaching confidentiality for non-imminent self-harm can irrevocably damage the therapeutic alliance.
Connect with Laura Jacobs, LCSW: 🔹 Website: https://inspiredmentalwellness.com/ 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredmentalwellnessllc/
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