Working With High-Risk Teens in Private Practice | Katie K. May | TPOT 448

Podcast: The Practice of Therapy Podcast · Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT: Therapist | Consultant | Writer | Speaker

Opublikowano: 2026-09-07

Working with high-risk teens can feel overwhelming, especially when self-harm, suicidal thoughts, emotional dysregulation, or repeated hospitalizations are part of the picture. So how can therapists provide both compassion and structure without letting fear drive the treatment? In this episode, Gordon talks with Katie K. May about working effectively with high-risk teens and their families. Katie shares why validation matters, how therapists can provide strong clinical leadership, and why caregiver involvement is such an important part of the process. They also discuss proactive safety planning, recognizing patterns before a crisis, helping teens build skills they...