Choose to Be Vulnerable Being more vulnerable begins with a choice. For most, it won’t “just happen.” If you’re not sold on the idea, it might be helpful to read (1 min) my last post the power of vulnerability. Risking vulnerability is choosing to influence through connection and not through [...]
Perfection is Unattractive I know this sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. Have you ever had a conversation with someone who seemed as if they were too “perfect.” Chances are you didn’t resonate with them. When we’re around “perfect” people, we can feel suffocated. Its because at a deep level [...]
Roy teaches how to practice radical acceptance with teens. He offers practical suggestions on how to actually do it and what to say and how to say it in real life situations. […]
Roy Petitfils, best selling author and expert on engaging teens, offers tips for responding to teens who ask “Why would a good God allow bad things to happen?” […]
Roy offers tips for responding to antagonistic teens’ questions. […]
Roy discusses why its important to allow teens (and ourselves) to be angry with God. […]
Despite Samsonite pleadings to spare him inhumane torture and emasculation, I occasionally bring my 10 yr old to get his hair cut. Once as we waited, a 7 year old boy was jerking about and screaming on his mothers lap as she tried to control him. I remember the look [...]
Over lunch with a friend recently, I shared my nervousness about speaking at an upcoming event before a notoriously critical audience. He said, “Roy, don’t worry. Just be yourself.” At first that was comforting. I thought “Of course, silly. Just be Roy.” As I drove away, it became less comforting. [...]
Roy offers tips for taking discussions with teens beneath the surface where meaningful interaction can happen. […]
Roy Petitfils discusses when trying to help parents, why we should lean into compassionate understanding if we want to help parents and influence them. […]
