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� Accredited Counsellor & Adolescent Psychotherapist (MIACP/MBACP)
🗣️Individual therapy for adults and teens (12 - 30)
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Parent consultations available online and in person
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31/03/2026

Some days in parenting teens feel steady…
and others can feel overwhelming, uncertain, or just hard.

These reminders aren’t about doing more,
they’re about softening how we hold ourselves in the process.

You don’t need to get it perfect.
You just need to keep showing up. 🤍

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28/03/2026

School anxiety can show up in ways that are easy to misunderstand.

It’s not always defiance or laziness.
Often, it’s overwhelm.
A nervous system that feels unsafe… even when there’s no obvious reason why.

As parents, this can leave you feeling stuck, wanting to help, but unsure how.

This course was created to gently guide you through that.
To help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface,
and how to respond in a way that supports your teen rather than adds to their distress.

Inside, we explore:
• Why anxiety shows up around school
• The role of avoidance (and how to respond to it)
• How to stay calm when emotions are high
• Practical strategies you can use at home

You don’t need to have all the answers but understanding makes a difference.🤍

🔗 Learn more via the link in my bio

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25/03/2026

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Mary O’Kane for a really honest conversation about parenting through the teen years.

We spoke about the moments many parents find hardest the worry, the self-doubt, the changing relationship with your teen,
and the pressure to know the “right” thing to do.

What we kept coming back to is this:
there is no perfect way to parent a teenager.

But there are ways to understand them better,
to stay connected,
and to support them through what can be a very complex stage of development. 🌿

If you’re navigating the ups and downs of adolescence at home, this conversation might offer some reassurance and a reminder that you’re not alone in it.

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/PodcastepisodewithMaryHogan

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22/03/2026

As parents, it can feel like our role is to guide, solve, and protect at every turn.
But during the teen years, something gently shifts.

They’re not looking for someone to lead the way for them…
they’re learning how to find their own path. 🌱

And what supports that most isn’t perfect advice or the right answers,
it’s your steady presence, your willingness to listen,
and your belief that they will figure it out.

You’re not stepping back.
You’re walking alongside them in a different way. 🤝

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19/03/2026

As our teens grow, the way we show up for them often needs to grow too.

What worked when they were younger doesn’t always land in the same way now and that can feel confusing, even frustrating at times.

This stage isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about learning to shift gently…
from managing to guiding,
from rescuing to trusting,
from talking to really listening.

There’s no perfect way to do this. Just small, intentional changes in how we respond can make a big difference over time.

You’re not expected to get it right just to stay present as they find their way. 🤝

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15/03/2026

Today enjoy a well deserved break if you can (even if its just for 5 mins!) 🌸
Wishing you some rest and restoration time this Mother's Day!

Mary 🤍🫶

12/03/2026

Supporting a teen who is struggling with low mood or self-harm can feel overwhelming and frightening as a parent.
You might notice withdrawal, irritability, secrecy, or changes in behaviour, and feel unsure what to say, how to respond, or whether you’re getting it right. 🌿

This online course was created to gently support parents in understanding why low mood and self-harm can emerge during adolescence and how to respond in ways that feel calm, compassionate, and helpful.

Inside this course, we explore:
• What low mood and self-harm can mean during adolescence
• Why certain responses can unintentionally increase shame or secrecy
• How to communicate in ways that strengthen connection
• Practical, evidence-based strategies to support safety and emotional regulation

This is a self-paced, accessible course, designed to help you feel steadier, more informed, and better equipped to support your teen through a very difficult time.

If you are concerned about your teen’s immediate safety, please seek support from your GP, local mental health services, or emergency services. This course is designed to support you alongside professional care.

🔗 Click here to access the course:
https://www.maryhogantherapy.ie/supporting-my-teen-with-low-mood-and-self-harm

09/03/2026

It can be really hard to watch your teen lose confidence or struggle to find their voice. As parents, our instinct is often to step in, protect, or smooth the path ahead of them.

But confidence doesn’t grow from being rescued, it grows from experience. From trying, wobbling, learning, and trying again. 🌿

Adolescence is a stage of increased self-awareness. They compare more. They question themselves more. That dip in confidence you’re seeing is often part of development, not a sign that something is wrong.

Your role isn’t to fix it, it’s to encourage gently, offer opportunities for growth, and stay steady while they build their own belief in themselves.

Confidence grows slowly, and it grows best when it’s earned. 🤍
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06/03/2026

As parents, we often want to jump in, fix, reassure, and make everything better. But one of the most powerful things we can do for our teens is help them build the skills to manage their feelings themselves.

This free download is designed for your teen to use, with your quiet support in the background. It offers simple, practical guidance to help them make sense of their worries and feel more in control during difficult moments.

You’re not stepping back, you’re stepping alongside them.

Download it along with other free tools by clicking the link below
🔗 https://bit.ly/FreeResoursesMaryHoganTherapy

Learn more 👇
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03/03/2026

If you’re worried about your teen’s low mood or self-harm behaviours, it can feel scary, confusing, and very isolating. You want to support them, but you may not know how or feel unsure if your approach will help.

Completing this online course will give you:
✨ A deeper understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface
✨ Confidence in how to respond, calmly and effectively
✨ Practical, evidence-based tools you can use at home
✨ A stronger, safer connection with your teen
✨ Clarity and reassurance during a difficult time

This course isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about giving you the knowledge, perspective, and support you need as a parent, so you can help your teen feel safe, heard, and understood. 🤍

🔗Hit the link to learn more now 👇
https://www.maryhogantherapy.ie/supporting-my-teen-with-low-mood-and-self-harm

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28/02/2026

Adolescence brings big emotions and with that, different ways of coping.

Many coping strategies are completely typical during the teen years. But sometimes, those strategies can shift from helping them regulate to quietly increasing isolation or distress. 🌿

If you notice prolonged withdrawal, increasing avoidance, or your teen taking their distress out on themselves or others, it may be a sign they need a little more support. This isn’t about panic, it’s about paying attention.

Reaching out to a GP, school support, or a mental health professional can be an important next step if you’re concerned. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 🤍

📍Learn more: https://www.maryhogantherapy.ie/

24/02/2026

Support doesn’t always come in big conversations or perfect words. Often, it’s found in the quieter moments, being nearby, staying calm, and letting your teen know you’re there without pressure or expectation.

Even when it seems like nothing is being said or acknowledged, your presence still offers a sense of safety. These small, steady moments of care are deeply felt, even if they’re not always expressed. 🤍

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