Helping Your Teen Cope with Divorce | Dr. John Berrens on Emotional Support & Communication

Описание: Divorce is overwhelming for kids, especially middle schoolers and teens. As parents, we might miss their nonverbal cues, ask too many questions, or struggle to help them express their emotions. So, how can you support your child through this major life change?

In this episode, Dr. John Berrens, a school psychologist with 40+ years of experience, shares:
✔️ How to read your child’s nonverbal signals (so you don’t miss what they’re feeling)
✔️ Why anger leads to more anger—and how to break the cycle
✔️ How to encourage open conversations about feelings
✔️ The impact of divorce on middle schoolers & teens (and what parents can do)

Dr. Berrens has helped countless children through divorce support groups and individual counseling. He’s also the author of My Name Is…, a book designed to help kids process their emotions.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to truly support your child through divorce!

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About our Guest Dr. John Berrens:

John is a recently retired PhD level School Psychologist and certified School Counselor. John spent the majority of his career in a middle school counseling office where he gained extensive experience in individual and group counseling. Early in his career, it became apparent that a disproportionally large number of students experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior issues and much more came from divorced, separated and single parent families. Their sharing of loneliness, a believe that no one experienced what they had, were repeated themes. Their shared stories became the inspiration for My Name Is…


💡 More resources for parents & kids:

📚 Dr. John Berrens’ Book: My Name Is... Amazon Link
🌐 Website: www.johnberrensmynameis.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mynameis.book
📧 Contact Dr. Berrens: [email protected]

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