moms if this applies to you... “Okay, Chantal. But what actually happens in the group?” Fair question. It's a place where girls have fun while thinking about who they are, who they want to become, and what matters most to them. But we're not just sitting in a circle for seven weeks talking about feelings. 😉 There is conversation, creativity, connection, reflection, practical strategies, a little movement and plenty of opportunity to try it all out in safe way. Each week focuses on a different...
about 6 hours ago • 2 min read
next stop on The Happiness Path WHY THE HAPPINESS PATH EXISTS At the core aren't we all trying bring in more happiness and avoid suffering? I hear so many stories every day from teen girls and parents that on the surface are very different, but underneath, remarkably similar. Confidence dips. Friendships get complicated. Comparison creeps in. Big feelings show up. Girls wonder where they fit and whether they're enough. And a lot of time, they feel like they're the only one going through it....
about 12 hours ago • 1 min read
a space built on respect, compassion, & acceptance. Okay, it’s here. 💗 I’ve been teasing you about something I’ve had brewing behind the scenes...And The Happiness Path is officially open! The Happiness Path is a 7-week group experience for teen girls ages 12–17 who are ready to build confidence, understand themselves better, and develop practical tools for navigating life’s ups and downs. Because here’s the thing: We can tell our daughters they’re amazing a thousand times. But inevitably...
3 days ago • 1 min read
but... how does that saying go again.... If you've ever tried to help a teen girl feel more confident, you probably already know... Telling her she's amazing doesn't make her feel amazing. Telling her not to worry doesn't stop the worry. Telling her not to waste her time comparing herself to everyone else doesn't magically make comparison disappear. Sometimes our girls need to do it Merida the Brave Style As parents, we can point toward the path. We can cheer from the sidelines. We can remind...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Do I like or dislike this thing happening? When your teen daughter is going through something difficult like an injury, a friendship struggle, a tough day at school, it’s natural for her mind to go straight to: What if this gets worse?What if I embarass myself? What if everything changes? And often, underneath those thoughts is another question: Do I like or dislike this thing happening? For an injured athlete, the answer is probably a resounding No. She doesn’t like missing practice.Or...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Want to come along for the ride? Okay, maybe it’s the Pink Pony Club effect… But lately I’ve been thinking a LOT about teen girls having a place where they can be themselves, find their people, try new things, laugh a little louder, and discover just how capable they are. And it got me thinking… What if we created that place? 💗 wait. we did that! Something fun.Something meaningful.Something I really wish existed when I was a teenager. I’m not quite ready to reveal exactly where this PATH is...
12 days ago • 1 min read
We can care deeply and take care of ourselves too. When Your Teen Is Hurting, You Feel It Too Recently, I signed my teen up for a program he was genuinely excited about. As the date got closer, though, his excitement shifted to- What if there are too many people? What if I don’t like it? What if I feel uncomfortable? I was trying to listen, make space, and support him without letting his anxiety take over. And then I noticed something. My throat was getting tight, too. I was anxious. It...
17 days ago • 1 min read
thanks for the therapy session! One of my favourite things about being a psychologist is that I never quite know where inspiration is going to find me. This week, it found me in a Spider-Man movie. No, really! I walked into Spider-Man: Brand New Day expecting popcorn, laughs, tears and superhero action. I walked out thinking about the teen girls I work with every day. There's a moment (very minor spoilers alert) where Spider-Man creates an inhibitor to control the overwhelming changes...
24 days ago • 1 min read
from I'm fine to celebrating the small moments of openness Raising Resilient Teen Daughters When your teen isn't ready to talk... It's impossibly hard to watch our daughters struggle, especially when we can see they're hurting, but they insist they're fine. If your teen has recently experienced a sports injury or any type of painful experience, you may have noticed she's avoiding conversations about it, spending more time on her phone, or seeming disconnected from the things she once loved....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read