Talking to teens about difficult topics | CASA on Global Morning News

It’s no secret that teens can be tough to talk to – especially when the topic is difficult or awkward. Sometimes, though, we do need to have those difficult conversations with our kids. How can we make sure they feel safe coming to us when they need to, and how can we coach them through tough situations? Caitlin Ebbers, clinical manager at CASA joined Global Morning News with some guidance.

Watch the segment here.

Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of every month. Each “Your Mental Health” segment features a specialist from CASA talking about relevant mental health topics to children and families in our community.

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