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.
What to do when Fear is paralyzing your teen daughter
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Hello to Monday Reader, how are you doing today? My post Halloween vibes got me thinking about fear this weekend. I know this feeling in my throat all too well that tightening and dryness as if my body is crying out, “Don’t take that next step.” It’s not the kind of fear that sends you running from danger. It’s quieter. More polite. The kind that hides behind thoughts like:
Ever been there? For me, fear has often showed up around what I saw as difficult conversations. The ones I knew I needed to have but didn’t want to. I’d pace, overthink, plan every possible reaction instead of simply showing up with honesty. And I see this so often in teen girls too. Staying quiet in friendships although something is bugging them, hesitating to speak up in relationships for fear of losing people, freezing when faced with a big choice. Fear doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it quietly closes the door on our courage. Here’s what I’ve learned about Fear: What if instead of silencing fear, we got curious about it? What if we asked, “What are you trying to show me?” Invitation to try: You might find that what feels scary… is actually showing you what’s most meaningful. With gratitude, Chantal Psychologist| Teen Coach| Part of the Pyramid Psychology Team Come Make Wacky Never Done Before Gingerbread Houses With Us! The Happiness Path (THP) Hangouts A chance to do a hands-on craft that’s totally beginner-friendly, a little bit of easy movement (no pressure, no performance), and have a few laughs 👉 Are you in? Register here |
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.
So glad you had the courage to open this email Reader, What a video on Will Smith's skydiving experience taught me about fear. I distincly remember it. He said, “God placed the best things in life on the other side of fear.” That line stopped me in my tracks. Because I’ve seen it. In myself and in the teen girls I work with. A girl who had the courage to set a boundary in a friendship. A teen who tries out for a team even though her knees are shaking. A young person who decides to have a...
Hi Reader, Part II on the subject of Fear. When I work with teen girls who feel stuck in fear, at some point I invite them to have a conversation with it. WHY? Because when we keep things in the shadows they feel bigger, more impossible to tackle. When we shine some light on it we see it differently, giving us the chance to interact with it differently. STORYTIME. My son and his girlfriend were taking a walk in the dark and came back to tell us there was a large dead animal down once of the...
Hello Reader, There’s something truly calming about being around animals for a lot of people. The soft rhythm of cat's purr, the wag of a friendly dog’s tail, or the stillness of simply being together. At Pyramid Psychology, we’re exploring ways to bring that same sense of calm and connection into our teen supports. We’re curious about your thoughts as we design this next chapter. Would your teen be interested in experiences like: 🐕 Mindful interactions with some therapy animals (e.g. dog,...