Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
Worried About Your Teenager's Choices? Unlock the Secret to Open Communication!
Worried About Your Teenager's Choices? Unlock the Secret to Open Communication!
Worried About Your Teenager's Choices? Unlock the Secret to Open Communication!
Friday 13th October 2023
Discover effective strategies for open communication with teens during challenging times, featuring insights from Jim White of Family Enrichment Academy.
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Stay grounded in a love-based mindset.
- View unwanted behavior as a call to connect.
- Use empathy and curiosity to engage with teens.
- Parenting as a personal development journey.
- Access free resources at Family Enrichment Academy.
Any bad or unwanted behavior by the child is really just a call to connect.
In this episode of the 'Sober on Purpose' podcast, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Jim White, founder of the Family Enrichment Academy, to discuss effective communication with teenagers, particularly during times of family stress and addiction recovery. Jim White, an experienced author and coach with over four decades of marital experience, shares his insights on parenting from a love-based mindset rather than a fear-based one.
He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for parents, encouraging them to recognize when they are operating from a place of fear, which can manifest as disappointment, apathy, or hopelessness. Jim argues that any unwanted behavior from a child should be seen as a call to connect, advocating for empathy and curiosity as tools to understand a child's experience. He discusses how parents can shift their mindset by asking simple questions and focusing on personal development alongside their parenting journey.
The episode delves into practical advice for navigating the complexities of teenage behavior, especially in households disrupted by addiction. Jim offers free resources through the Family Enrichment Academy, including his book 'How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be,' available on Amazon. He also provides workshops and coaching for parents seeking guidance. Listeners are encouraged to view parenting as a personal development program, where skills learned in parenting can be applied to everyday interactions.
Jim's wisdom and resources offer hope and practical solutions for parents looking to foster stronger, healthier relationships with their teenagers. For more resources, visit FamilyEnrichmentAcademy.com, where Jim shares valuable insights through blog posts and videos. Tanya Gioia also offers coaching sessions to help individuals find purpose in their sober journey.