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Teens: No Cap

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Released: 2026-05-16

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47 Episodes

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47 Episodes

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Released: 2026-05-16

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Using Art & Play in Therapy with High-Risk Teens | Teens: No Cap Ep. 48

In this episode of Teens: No Cap, host Charity Chaffee, LMHC, sits down with board-certified art therapist and licensed counselor Lindsey Jonin to break down the transformative power of creativity in therapy. Many parents and even clinicians wonder: Wh

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Many parents and even clinicians wonder: What is the actual difference between a certified art therapist and someone who just uses art activities in a session? Lindsey unpacks this hot topic, explains why there are no "universal meanings" for colors, and shares how to avoid assumption traps when looking at a teen's creative work.

We also dive into:

✅Process over Product: Why your teen doesn't need to be a "fine artist" to benefit from art therapy.

✅Handling Pushback: How to talk to parents who think doing art in session isn't "real therapy".

✅Therapeutic Materials: Why fluid mediums like watercolor can actually cause dysregulation, and what to use instead.

✅Altered Books & Blackout Poetry: Cheap, accessible ways to introduce tactile creativity to teens.

✅Lindsey’s Journey: From struggling academically in high school to owning a successful private practice.

Whether you are a provider looking to expand your toolkit, a parent trying to connect with your teenager, or a student interested in the field of art therapy, this conversation is packed with authentic, actionable insights.

🔗 Connect with Lindsey Jonin:

🙌Workshops & Consultation: http://abstractandaligned.com/

🙌Clinical Practice & Supervision: Lilly Counseling and Art Therapy (Bordentown, NJ)

🙌Email: abstractandaligned@gmail.com

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Release Date: 16/05/2026, 18:02:35

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Teens: No Cap (Presented by Teens Uncharted)

Being a teenager today is messy, and we aren’t going to lie about it. Welcome to Teens: No Cap, the podcast where we drop the filters and talk about what’s actually going on. Hosted by Charity, this show bridges the gap between teens and parents. From mental health and school struggles (yes, even IEPs) to high-risk behaviors and finding real connection, we tackle the hard stuff with zero judgment and total honesty. Whether you’re a teen trying to figure it out or a parent trying to understand, you're in the right place. Watch the video episodes on Spotify and YouTube, or listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

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