My teen just won’t talk to me! How many times have you said that as a parent - especially if you have an anxious one? When all you want to do is help, what do you do when your teen goes into silence, gives a shrug, insists they are fine - or tells you in no uncertain terms to GO AWAY? And how do you stop feeling so helpless?! With this episode I demystify WHY a teen may not want (or can’t) talk about their anxiety - and the steps you can take to turn this around. You will learn: 8 reasons why your teen may not be opening up How to create a safe space for open communication Powerful strategies to build a stronger bond with your teen Actionable tips to foster authentic dialogue Stop feeling helpless and start connecting with your teen again! Tune in today!   Want more like this? Check out these episodes: How to Listen - so Your Teen will Talk! Breaking Through the Resistance: What to Do When Your Anxious Teen Refuses Help Connecting Beyond Words: A powerful & effective strategy for communicating with your anxious teen (Love Language episode)     What to do next? Subscribe to the podcast! Join the Mailing list to get weekly tips, guidance & info Or check out my Website   Exciting news! Your Teen, Anxiety and You has been listed as #3 in the top 35 Anxiety podcasts in the UK! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed and supported it so far. The full list can be found here:  https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_anxiety_podcasts/   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational & educational purposes and is not intended to replace medical advice. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment.