Suffolk DBT’s founder, Jeanette Lorandini, LCSW, was recently featured in an article on Scary Mommy about why their teen always wants to talk at bedtime more than any time of day.
From the article:
“Their ability to push things away isn’t as strong, so everything they’ve been holding in finally comes up,” says Jeanette Lorandini, LCSW, and founder and director of Suffolk DBT. “During the day, they’re managing school, friendships, expectations, and their own internal experiences. At night, when everything settles down, there’s finally space to feel.”
And maybe more importantly, it feels safer. “It’s quieter, more private, and there’s less pressure, which makes it easier for teens to be vulnerable,” Lorandini says.
Read the article here!
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