Teen girls are growing up surrounded by therapy-speak, social media diagnoses, and labels that can sometimes take the place of language for everyday stress and complicated emotions.
Paula Felps talks with Dr. Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell about why these patterns are emerging and how parents can better understand what their daughters are trying to communicate.
Key takeaways:
- Labels versus emotional language: Girls are increasingly using diagnostic terms to describe experiences and feelings they may not yet know how to name.
- Social media and identity: The conversation examines how social media can influence identity, belonging, and self-diagnosis among girls.
- Translate to connect: Dr. Suzanne shares a simple two-step translation tool designed to help parents move beyond therapy-speak and create more meaningful emotional connection with their daughters.
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