My teenager makes self-deprecating jokes about their body and health that worry me, but when I try to address it seriously they shut down, and I can't figure out how to respond to their humor in a way that shows I care without being the heavy parent who kills all lightness.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parents and adolescents must navigate the difference between lightness that heals and humor that deflects.
“Where Are You with Laughter and health?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.