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Raising the Future & Teens Uncharted w/ Charity Chaffee

Jayme Rose Gray Season 2 Episode 20

Charity's Work With High-Risk Teenagers
In this Episode, Jayme interviewed Charity Chaffee, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in working with high-risk teenagers. Charity also owns a practice called Raising Vibrance and is launching a new venture called Teens Uncharted, a membership subscription for parents and providers working with teenagers. The conversation also touched on Charity's passion for working with teenagers and her impulsive decision to become a therapist.

Supporting Teenagers and Their Families
Charity discusses her work supporting teenagers and their families, explaining that today's teens face unique challenges with social media, constant connectivity, and broader societal pressures. She has created resources including a membership program to help both mental health providers who work with teens and parents who need support raising teenagers. Charity emphasizes the importance of authenticity when working with teens and explains that her goal is to help parents build strong relationships with their children before they turn 18, when young adults get to choose their level of family involvement.

Mentorship, Guidance, and Parental Boundaries
Jayme and Charity discussed the importance of mentorship and guidance for teenagers, particularly in the absence of traditional rites of passage. They agreed that parents should collaborate with their children, rather than simply controlling them, and that open communication and understanding of boundaries are crucial. They also touched on the idea of relearning and questioning established norms, with Jayme mentioning her work with unschooled children. Charity emphasized the need for parents to justify their boundaries and understand the origins of their beliefs. The conversation ended with Jayme expressing enthusiasm for the discussion.

Aligning With Personal Design and Purpose
Charity and Jayme discussed their personal and professional journeys, with a focus on self-discovery and alignment with one's design. Charity shared her struggle to find a suitable name for her practice, eventually settling on "Raising Vibrance" to reflect her approach of refining and embracing individuality. Jayme introduced the concept of "human design," which she believes can help people align with their natural tendencies and improve various aspects of their lives. Both expressed their passion for helping others find their path and embracing their unique qualities. The conversation ended with a mutual appreciation for each other's business names, with Jayme seeing parallels between Charity's "Teens Uncharted" and her own "Tracking North" approach.

You can connect with Charity Here: 

www.raisingvibrance.com

www.teensuncharted.com



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