38 | Helping Your Teen Close Their Lid: Emotional Regulation Strategies with Dr. Stephanie Margolese
Hi Parents!
This week, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Margolese, a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, depression, and emotional regulation in children and teens. With years of experience helping families navigate these challenges, Dr. Margolese offers expert insights into supporting your teen’s emotional well-being and managing overwhelming emotions before they escalate.
More about Dr. Stephanie Margolese:
Dr. Margolese is a staff psychologist at the Jewish General Hospital’s Child Psychiatry Outpatient Department and an Associate Member in McGill University’s Department of Psychiatry. She’s also the co-author of My Brain Team: What to Do When Emotions Run High, a therapeutic resource that helps kids understand and regulate their emotions.
In this episode, we dive into the science behind emotional regulation, how parents can help their teens "close their lid" during emotional outbursts, and why validation is key in building trust. Dr. Margolese also shares practical strategies for guiding anxious teens through fear, avoidance, and low confidence.
I know you’ll walk away from this episode with powerful tools to help your teen manage big emotions and build long-term emotional resilience!
👉 Free Resource: Dr. Margolese has generously shared a free tool to help parents and educators support kids in managing emotions. Download it here: Tools at Home or In the Classroom
Big hugs,
Monica Crnogorac
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