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.
Why So Many Teen Girls Stay Quiet, Even When They’re Hurting.
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Hello Reader, When your daughter chooses to keep silent to keep the peace, she is setting herself up for toxic relationships. I know it's pretty blunt. But have you ever seen your teen daughter start to speak… then stop herself? Maybe she lights up with an idea like inviting friends over, making a homemade card, or sending that text, but then says, “Never mind.” When she insists “It’s fine” even when it’s not, she might be choosing silence to avoid conflict or protect from friendship loss. And while that silence probably feels safer in the moment, it often comes at a cost- disconnection, resentment, and self-worth. I hear things like this all the time from the girls I work with when they share their frustrations around the way a friend is behaving:
They’d rather downplay their feelings than risk rejection. But the truth is every time they silence themselves, they chip away at their confidence and self-trust. They basically reject themselves. One of the tools that I love showing girls is DEAR MAN, a communication skill that teaches us how to speak up confidently while keeping relationships strong. It’s one of the most practical ways to bridge the gap between silence and strength. When girls learn to use their voices, they stop settling for one-sided friendships and start building the kind of connections that truly support them. Click here for your DEAR MAN How to guide with an example With gratitude, Chantal Psychologist| Teen Coach| Part of the Pyramid Psychology Team 3 spots left. Come and make a one of kind Snowglobe 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.
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Hello Reader, Our next THP hangouts is coming up and it’s one your daughter won’t want to miss. Bring a friend or come solo November 8th as we build our very own snow globes. Beginner friendly- no supplies or skills needed. Teens get to: Create their own unique snow globe that reflects their favourite scene, hobby, or season Do a little fun movement to settle in and build strength Try something new and have some laughs in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Why this event is extra great for our...