Chris Gazdik
Chris Gazdik
Your First Love: The teen crush, is it Real True Love - Ep241
Your First Love: The teen crush, is it Real True Love - Ep241
Your First Love: The teen crush, is it Real True Love - Ep241
Tuesday 12th September 2023
Chris Gazdik delves into teenage crushes and first loves, offering insights on how these experiences shape emotional growth.
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Get the buttons here!Teen Crushes and True Love: A Therapist's Take on Young Romance
Episode Overview
- Explore the intense emotions of teenage crushes and first loves
- Understand differing perspectives on assessment and screening tools in diagnosing clients
- Examine the challenges and impact of modern dating, social media, and online apps
- Gain insights into managing feelings and setting clear expectations in relationships
- Discover the role of feedback and the evolving dynamics of modern love
We've got to be careful how much we get away from the meeting and greeting and relating that we are beginning to miss out on. We need to help young people with this stuff, especially with the impact of social media and online dating apps on the dynamics of modern relationships.
Remember the whirlwind of your first crush? Those intense feelings that seemed all-consuming? In this episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', Chris Gazdik unpacks the rollercoaster of teenage crushes and first loves. Are those early relationships just fleeting infatuations, or can they be genuine love? Chris dives deep into these questions, shedding light on how these early experiences shape our emotional development. The episode also explores how our approach to love evolves as we grow older.
From the initial butterflies to the heartache of a breakup, these experiences are powerful and real. Chris discusses how teens handle these emotions differently compared to adults, offering practical advice for navigating these intense feelings. In addition, the episode touches on the modern dating landscape. With social media and dating apps changing the way we connect, Chris examines the impact of these tools on young love. How do online interactions compare to face-to-face connections?
And what role do friends and family play in shaping our romantic choices? Whether you're reminiscing about your own teenage years or trying to understand a young person in your life, this episode provides valuable insights. It's a heartfelt look at the journey from crushes to true love, offering a therapist's perspective on the complexities of young romance.