She has more resilience within her than she realizes. Sometimes she just needs someone to help her see it. Meet Chantal: Therapist (And Human) This month, as our theme is introductions, I wanted to take a moment to share a little about who I am and why I care so deeply about supporting teen girls. If you're new here, welcome. I'm Chantal, a Registered Psychologist, mom, athlete, traveller, and someone who genuinely believes that teen girls are far more capable, resilient, and resourceful than...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Shake it off! But she noticed herself becoming more hesitant during certain plays When the Injury Didn’t Happen to Your Daughter… it still affects her. When we think about sports injuries, our attention naturally goes to the athlete who got hurt. We focus on recovery, rehabilitation, timelines, and getting them back into play. But there’s another side of sports injuries we don’t talk about enough:The impact on the athletes who witnessed it. Recently, I spoke with a former competitive athlete...
16 days ago • 2 min read
No commute. No squeezing in one more stop. Let’s be honest, teen girl athletes (and their parents) are busy! Between early morning conditioning, practices, games, school, friendships, and trying to catch a breath… their schedules are full. And their sport isn’t just something they do, it’s a huge part of who they are. So when it comes to mental health support, the last thing we want is to add more pressure. That’s why I love virtual sessions. They fit into real life. No commute.No rushing...
19 days ago • 1 min read
I wasn’t checking in with myself. I wasn’t asking what I actually needed. If you’re raising (or are) a teen girl athlete, you’ve probably seen it… An injury. Then another. Then just as things are getting back on track, something else. It’s frustrating. Stressful. And often, we look to the physical side. A muscle was overworked.A hit happened.Something strained or tore. All true. And all important. But there’s another piece we don’t talk about enough. Your body doesn’t operate separately from...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Conflict cycles often become patterned. Almost like a dance your nervous systems know by heart. This week’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) question comes from a parent who shared something SO many parents experience: “What do I do when anytime we talk about X, things escalate?” Yelling.Storming off.Doors slamming.Defensiveness.Shutdowns.The same exhausting cycle over and over again. Can you relate??? And underneath it all you might be thinking: “I still need to hold up my expectations… but I can’t...
24 days ago • 2 min read
You deserve some acknowledgement for all you do. We see you! Parent running to and from- Booking appointments.Managing schedules.Talking timelines.Encouraging rehab.Trying to stay positive. And maybe surviving on emotional support coffees. We know you are by her side, riding the impact wave of suddenly losing a huge part of her world. Sports injuries and performance anxiety are no joke. You deserve some acknowledgement for all you do! You also deserve to know how to support your daughter in a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
A journey of rediscovering who she is as a whole person. That part of sports injury recovery that we don’t talk about enough. For many teen girl athletes, sport is about connection. Identity. Confidence. Routine. Belonging. It’s where they feel most alive. So when an injury happens, whether it’s a concussion, torn ligament, stress fracture, or another setback, it can feel like their entire world shifts. Not just physically. Emotionally too. Behind the rehab appointments and return-to-play...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
when the thing you love most is suddenly the thing you can’t do This week’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) brought forward two really important questions that so many teens girl athletes and parents can relate to right now. One question actually came in twice this week: “How do I stay positive during recovery?” This is a really difficult time for teens girls, especially when the thing you love most is suddenly the thing you can’t do. Sports are so much more than the game for girls- They’re stress...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
And we declined 📵Helping Her feel safe to feel it all! Recently, I was asked a question I hear often from teen athletes: “How do I stay positive during recovery?” For many teen girls working through recovery of an injury, performance anxiety, and eating disorders, Positivity is often seen as the goal. If they’re doing recovery “right,” they should be upbeat, grateful, and focused on the bright side. But in reality, this can create an exhausting internal dialogue: Why am I still struggling?...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read