Teaching Your Daughter to Speak Up: Building Assertiveness and Confidence

Teaching your daughter to express herself assertively and advocate for her needs is necessary to build her confidence and self-esteem. Encouraging open communication, reinforcing her ability to speak up, and helping her respect both her own boundaries and others' are worthwhile steps in promoting her growth. These practices help prepare her for success in both personal and professional settings, equipping her with the resilience and confidence she needs to thrive.

Macy GrimJanuary 29, 2025Macy Grim Therapy confident girls, raising daughters, parenting, growth, self-esteem, child and adolescent psychology, assertive communication, respect, boundaries

How Family Therapy Supports Teen Recovery

Family therapy is valuable for promoting the mental health of adolescents, especially those who are struggling with behavioral problems, anxiety, or depression. Teens who have family participation are more likely to remain in therapy, exhibit fewer externalizing behaviors, and have fewer suicidal thoughts.

Macy GrimDecember 11, 2024Macy Grim Therapychild and adolescent psychology, psychotherapy, teen therapy, suicide risk, family therapy, ecological family therapy, adolescent psychology, group therapy, recovery, bullying, peer pressure, resilience, healing, growth