Think Your Teen is Tough on You? Wait Until You Hear Their Inner Voice.

What we don’t always hear is the internal dialogue these teens are grappling with, which can be brutal. As a therapist, one of my tasks is to help teens become aware of their inner voice and understand its impact on their mood. The self-talk I encounter daily is often surprisingly harsh. This internal monologue is their constant companion, and when it turns critical, it can cause a lot of pain.