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Seven Suggestions for Single Parents | Podcast
Listen to the Podcast Roughly 34% of today's teenagers today are raised by single parents/guardians. As a child of a single parent, I was able to watch and experience, some of the challenges single parents [...]
Teen Survives First Texting Car Crash, But Not the Second…
It's April, and you know what that means... It's finally National Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Okay, so you probably haven't been marking the days off the calendar in preparation, but this April is as good [...]
Understanding Normal vs. Abnormal Teenager Behavior
Parents ask me: "Roy, how do I know if what my son is doing is a 'normal teenager thing' or if it's something more serious? How do I know when I'm at the point where [...]
Misreading Teenagers’ Non-Verbal Communication
Teenagers can be intimidating. Their facial expressions, tone of voice and body language often suggest that they want to be left alone. And sometimes that is what they want. But more often, being left alone [...]
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.