Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
A Teen Taught Me This.
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Hi Reader, One of the most powerful lessons we teach teens doesn’t come from what we say. It comes from what we do when life feels uncomfortable. A teen recently reminded me of this. In the middle of intense stress with friendships falling apart, anxiety rising, conflict at home, she chose something. She learned a short dance from a music tutorial. It took seven minutes. Those minutes didn’t fix everything going on. But they helped her reconnect with herself. She laughed. She moved. She felt free, even if only for a few moments. Not long after, I had my own moment. A call with a parent left me feeling tense. I replayed it in my head, analyzing what I could have said differently. But that just left me feeling uneasy. Then I remembered the teen's wisdom. Instead of staying stuck, I stood up, put on a song I couldn’t help but dance to, and moved my body. No choreography. No audience. Feeling a little silly, but mostly free, I danced. When the music ended, something had shifted. I felt grounded. Clearer. More able to reflect instead of react. This is how choice builds resilience in real life. It’s not about ignoring the struggle. The message: Big feelings are survivable. Hard moments don’t have to totally define us. We can always choose to come back to ourselves. Sometimes, the way back starts with seven minutes. With gratitude, Chantal Teen Coach| Psychologist | Par of the Pyramid Psychology Team - Inspiring teen girls to build unbreakable mindsets 🧠💪🏻 |
Pyramid Psychology- Inspiring Teen Girls to Build Unbreakable Mindsets
Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
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