Bonus Archive Ep 035 Finding Acceptance: Mental Health Struggles of Adolescence

Complex kid, 19-year-old Leighton Katz was a perfectionist struggling with depression, anxiety, and executive functioning, who embarked on a journey of self-acceptance and discovery to find a balance between her perfectionist tendencies and her unique way of thinking. 12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too! Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Leighton Katz about finding support and coping with anxiety and perfectionism issues as an adolescent.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:The challenge of starting tasks she doesn’t want to do, or is told to doThe shift from doing well in school to struggling, and what contributedThe skills and tools she uses now to navigate and cope with her complexitiesConnect with ImpactParentswww.impactparents.comInstagram: @impactparentsFacebook: @impactparentLinkedIn:@impactparentsTwitter: @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices