Your Zen Friend
Ever wish you had a zen friend? Someone who could help you ease your tween or tween’s anxiety, while also supporting you, so parenting was more peaceful?
Well good news, host Lauren Wolfe, a therapist and mom who’s made it through those anxious teen years is here to offer parents some zen!
A full-length episode comes out every Tuesday. And "A Drop of Zen," a short guided meditation or a "Zen Bonus Boost," a mini episode, come out every Friday.
Your Zen Friend
Anxiety or Something More? A Parent's Guide to Recognizing OCD
In this episode, I explore the key differences between OCD and anxiety in tweens and teens. Learn how to recognize the signs and identify when your child might need specialized support.
✨ What's Bringing Me More Zen
- Tune in till the end of the episode to discover my favorite free meditation app! I'll tell you how it's been keeping me accountable to meditate on a daily basis. And how I'm noticing positive differences from staying consistent.
📻 Key Episode Highlights
- The critical differences between anxiety and OCD
- How to recognize OCD symptoms in tweens and teens
- Why understanding these differences matters for treatment
⚠️ When to Seek Professional Help If your child is experiencing persistent intrusive thoughts, engaging in compulsive rituals, or showing extreme anxiety that interferes with daily life, it may be time to consult a qualified therapist.
- Look for therapists specialized in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
- If you live in the state of Connecticut reach out to me for support at https://www.laurencounseling.com/
- Use the International OCD Foundation to find qualified professionals: https://iocdf.org/find-help/
💡 Resources Mentioned
- YouTube videos by Nathan Peterson on OCD healing
- International OCD Foundation resources
💌 Let's Connect!
- Website: https://www.laurencounseling.com/
- Email: yourzenfriendpod@gmail.com
- Instagram: @YourZenFriendPod
- Join our private Facebook group: Your Zen Friend
💛 If you're finding this podcast helpful, please share it with a friend—it's the best way to help the podcast grow in order to offer more free support to parents of anxious tweens and teens!
Remember: Parenting a tween or teen with anxiety is challenging, so take some time today (and every day) to do something kind for yourself! 💕
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.
