Today’s topic is one that will resonate with every parent, no matter the age of their kids. I’m thrilled to welcome Karen Moon, a psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss to the podcast. Karen has a private practice in Wayne, Pennsylvania and she has worked with teenagers for over fourteen years. During our conversation, Karen shares her expert wisdom and insight to help parents as they guide their teens through grief and loss. Some of the topics we cover include helping our teens gain resilience, learning to be ok with “I don’t know” and how to get comfortable with the lack of control. As our kids transition back into in-person school this year, this episode is a resource you won’t want to miss.
About Karen Moon
Karen K. Moon LCSW is a psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BS and From Washington University in St. Louis with an MSW. She has over thirty years of experience working with individuals, families, and organizations. Karen worked for 15 years as an Employee Assistance Counselor for Merrill Lynch. Notably, she counseled employees affected by the Oklahoma City bombing and the Columbine shootings and provided numerous bereavement groups for employees and families affected by 9/11. Currently, she has a private practice in Wayne, PA where she draws upon Family Systems theory, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness to work with clients struggling with loss and change due to death, divorce, and life transition. Karen works primarily with individuals and families with an emphasis on college students and recent graduates transitioning to the working world. Karen served on the Board of Directors at Peter’s Place, Center for Grieving Children and Families for 14 years and is co-founder and facilitator of a weekly adolescent girls therapy group (Safe Space for Girls). She speaks widely to businesses and schools on current mental health topics and recently appeared on Kelly Corrigan’s Wonders podcast.
Episode Highlights
- Raising a generation to gain resilience
- Growth comes from difficulty
- Paying attention to the deficits and the strengths
- Getting comfortable with the lack of control
- Learning how to be ok with “I don’t know.”
- The key to real happiness
- Helping teens “re-enter” school this year
- Keep an open door for teens to share their feelings
- How to identify the start of mental health issues
- Support for parents when your teen is struggling
- Every struggle is worthy of attention
Resources
The Summer of Healing with Karen Moon on Kelly Corrigan Wonders