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Motivating Teen Boys
Helping Unmotivated Teen Boys It can be hard to watch teens, especially teen boys, lack the motivation they need to move forward in their lives. “Its whatever”, “I dunno”, seem to fill their [...]
Interview with Dan Jurek – Being Present to Anxious Teenagers
In this episode Roy interviews Dan Jurek, LPC, LMFT, the founder and director of Pax Renewal Center for Individual, Couple and Family Therapy. Dan's vast experience working with youth and young adults includes [...]
Parents: This Is Your Teen’s Brain on Social Media
Parents often struggle to navigate the muddy waters of teenage behavior management, especially when it comes to new technology like social media. Many parents realize that social media can be dangerous for teens, but one [...]
Five Tips for Talking to Your Teenager about Violence
Listen to the Podcast Watch the Video Five Tips for Talking to Teens about Violence In the wake of violent events its common for teens, even those who wouldn’t normally approach adults, to ask [...]
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.