Archetypos Podcast 26. Lena McCain of Interfaith Bridge Counseling: Financial Hygiene for Teens + Making Money Fun
I was so excited for this convo and I listened again while I produced this podcast - it’s sooo good, and a life-changing listen for teens, parents, and all people! Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Lena McCain is the Founder of Interfaith Bridge Counseling, where she continues her support as the Clinical Director. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health: Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Lena’s drive and passions lie in person-centered, liberation-based mental health, which she has spent the last 12 years studying with an emphasis on one’s exploration of personal growth, community healing, and multicultural values. Lena’s expertise in these areas and the therapeutic field acts as a reminder to our community, teens, and young adults that they are not alone in their experience of life. Lena spends most of her time working alongside other individuals and organizations, helping to foster brave spaces for more transformative, connected experiences. Lena lives in Denver, Colorado with her partner, Brandon. They have two Shar Peis named Yia Yia and Bao, and one Terrier Mix named Mimosa.
In this episode we discuss:
why Lena includes financial literacy support in all her counseling
“talking about money in a casual & honoring way”
identity mapping + financial identity + parts mapping + financial values
“we need money, we need values around money, we need conversation around money”
Lena shares young Lena’s financial identity + values + goals
“money is tied to EVERYTHING”
the importance of brave spaces for self growth + implementing/integrating therapy
difference between safe spaces and brave spaces
why group therapy is so important
“we’re only taught how to build relationships out of circumstance or convenience”
experiences/examples of corrective experiences with money, doing money work in brave spaces
“self harm is synonymous with survival behavior”
the magic of relationship in making + accomplishing goals
pragmatic advice for financial hygiene
advice for parents around how to teach kids about money
“it’s ok to get dysregulated around money - and then model how you’re going to manage that.”
A 3 step framework around money healing
“do we feel good in the life that we have? a huge part of that is our relationship with money”
“finances can be fun, if we can tap into where money can be fun, we have a greater chance of modeling healthy money relationships”
ideas for fun family money activities
the radical idea of family money time
Resources Lena mentions:
https://herfirst100k.com/start-here
https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/
Where to find Lena:
https://www.interfaithbridge.com/
https://www.instagram.com/interfaithbridge/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lenahilder
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