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Helping Teens Regulate Emotions
Helping Teens Regulate Emotions More and more teens are having difficulty regulating their emotions. Being “emotional” and having a roller coaster of feelings is a normal part of being a teenager. Yet many teens [...]
Dealing With Teen Apathy
“Why are teens today so apathetic? It’s like they don’t care about anything.” ... This is a question I’m asked often. It’s easy to see how one could assume that today's youth doesn’t care [...]
Existential Depression in Teens
1 in 8 teens will experience depression while they are in High School, yet only 1 in 5 of those teens will receive help. A common type of depression, often overlooked by adults, is [...]
Helping Teens in Unhealthy and Abusive Relationships
If you are reading this in an email, blog update or on your mobile device, click here to listen to the podcast. Approximately 35% of teens have had a dating experience at some [...]
WHO IS ROY PETITFILS?
Roy Petitfils is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Youngsville, LA. Roy studied ministry and spirituality at The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from University of Louisiana. Roy has worked with youth and young adults for more than 25 years as minister, a teacher, school administrator, school counselor and now as a counselor in private practice. He specializes in counseling teens and young adults. Roy regularly consults with schools, publishers and organizations helping them more effectively reach and minister to youth and young adults. He is an expert at understanding and influencing teenagers.
Roy has published five books, including his most recent Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety and Depression and What Teens Want You to Know (But Don’t Tell You). Roy’s blue collar roots, natural humor, contagious enthusiasm and diverse personal and professional background have made him an internationally sought after presenter, consultant and therapist. Roy lives with his wife Mindi of 19 years and their two sons Max and Benjamin in Youngsville, Louisiana.