Boosting Teen Self-Esteem with Dr. Shainna

Is your teen’s self-esteem in the dumps? Do your attempts to build up their confidence often land flat? If so, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Dr. Shainna, a mental health counselor and the author of The Self-Love Workbook for Teens. Dr. Shainna is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NPR, the Washington Post, to name a few.

Dr. Shainna teaches us some strategies for cultivating our children’s self-worth.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• The Mental Wellness Practice podcast  
• The Self Love Workbook for Teens
• The Self Love Workbook 
• Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens

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