When teens shut down emotionally, it can leave parents feeling helpless and disconnected. Caroline Goldsmith helps Irish families understand the reasons behind this coping behaviour—often linked to overwhelm, shame, or emotional overload. In this blog, she shares practical techniques like emotional check-ins, safe pauses, and co-regulation to re-open the lines of communication. Caroli... https://www.goldenpages.ie/caroline-goldsmith-psychologist-dublin-D01/