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The Dangers of Teen Sexting
If you are listening on your mobile device or via a blog email, click here to listen to part 1 of this podcast. If you are listening on your mobile device or via a blog [...]
Helping Teens “Be There” for their Friends
If you're reading this as part of an email update or on your mobile device, click here to listen to the podcast. When struggling adolescents seek support, they go first to their [...]
Confronting the Bullying Epidemic
Podcasts and Webinar In this post there are 2 podcast episodes and a link to a recorded webinar I gave on bullying, as well as helpful resources. If you are reading this as a blog [...]
To The Bone – A Discussion about Eating Disorders
If you are reading on your mobile device, click here to listen to the podcast. Netflix recently released the movie To The Bone, which has gained both popularity and notoriety for its treatment [...]
WHO IS ROY PETITFILS?
Roy Petitfils is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Youngsville, LA. Roy studied ministry and spirituality at The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from University of Louisiana. Roy has worked with youth and young adults for more than 25 years as minister, a teacher, school administrator, school counselor and now as a counselor in private practice. He specializes in counseling teens and young adults. Roy regularly consults with schools, publishers and organizations helping them more effectively reach and minister to youth and young adults. He is an expert at understanding and influencing teenagers.
Roy has published five books, including his most recent Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety and Depression and What Teens Want You to Know (But Don’t Tell You). Roy’s blue collar roots, natural humor, contagious enthusiasm and diverse personal and professional background have made him an internationally sought after presenter, consultant and therapist. Roy lives with his wife Mindi of 19 years and their two sons Max and Benjamin in Youngsville, Louisiana.