Ashley Peña of Mission Connection and interventionist Ben Seymour join Robin Lovell to discuss boundaries around teen mental health.
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Setting boundaries with a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions escalate and every conversation feels high-stakes.
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In this episode of What Do We Do Now? from AMFM Healthcare, host Robin Lovell speaks with Ashley Peña, Vice President of Outpatient Operations for Mission Connection at AMFM Healthcare, and Ben Seymour, a nationally recognized interventionist with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral healthcare.
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They discuss why boundaries are so difficult for families, the difference between accountability and punishment, and how parents can communicate limits without pushing their child further away. The conversation also explores emotional regulation, conflict repair, and what healthy boundaries actually look like in real life.
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If you’re trying to support a struggling teen while still holding clear expectations, this episode offers practical insight and reassurance.
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