Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host and today’s well source is Susan Caso. Susan Caso, MA, LPC, serves as a consultant and community leader in the area of suicide prevention. Susan has provided psychotherapy to adolescents, college students, adults and families for nearly two decades.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado and has been a clinician in private practice in Colorado for 20 years She counsels clients with acute and chronic mental illnesses, earning a reputation for success in helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and unresolved issues affecting day-to-day lives. Susan imagines new tools, models, and resources to create open-hearted conversations. She works with individuals, families, and teams to eliminate the stigma of mental health issues and address the often taboo topic of suicide. A lifelong learner, Susan continues to study mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, adolescent issues, crisis management (ASSIST certified), suicidology, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. In this podcast, we talk about: What it means to truly feel connected. How parenting has changed over time.  The impact of pressure on today’s youth. Have you….? When are you going to….? You need to…. interactions. Finding the balance between monitoring/instructing and being in relationship. The difference between emotional transparency and vulnerability. Fostering your connection with your children. The importance of being present. Healthy attachment Resources: Website: https://susancaso.com/about/ Book: The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships Amazon Barnes & Noble