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Giving Teens the Gift of Our Attention
In this episode, Roy distinguishes what teens want from what they most deeply want. He suggests that our most important task as caring adults is to help them grow in awareness and then achieve [...]
Is My Teenager Missing Out?
In this episode, I talk about the pervasive fear that parents have about our teens missing out on experiences or opportunities that other teens may have. In reality, most teens aren't missing out on many [...]
Parenting through Our Fears
In this podcast I discuss three of the biggest parenting fears he hears about from other parents and experiences in his own parenting. These are the fears that are not frequently discussed directly [...]
Parenting from the Inside Out
In these episodes, Roy explores what he calls "parenting from the inside out," a philosophy which means approaching parenting with mindfulness and intent, reflecting on what motivates our actions, reactions, behaviors, [...]
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.