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The Rising Beyond Podcast
Ep 186: Will My Child Become an Abuser? What Teens Really Need from the Protective Parent with Riley Cochran, LPC
If you are a protective parent trying to “co-parent” with a narcissistic ex-partner, you’ve likely found yourself awake at night wondering how all of this will shape your child’s future.
Will my child grow up to be an abuser?
Will my child end up in abusive relationships themselves?
Will my ex succeed in damaging our bond beyond repair?
These fears often intensify during the teen years, when behavior becomes more complex and the stakes feel higher.
In this episode, I sit down with Riley Cochran, a licensed therapist and true teen whisperer who works with adolescents carrying trauma, big explosive emotions, and sometimes juvenile justice involvement. Riley brings a grounded and compassionate lens to what’s really happening beneath the surface of those challenging teen behaviors.
Together, we explore:
- How to understand the why behind your teen’s difficult or explosive behaviors
- What trauma responses can look like in adolescents
- How your connection and attachment with your teen can be a source of healing
- Ways to build resilience in your child even when the other parent is undermining you
- The power of steady, attuned parenting when a teen is caught in a high-conflict dynamic
If you fear what your ex’s behavior might mean for your child’s long-term emotional health, this episode offers clarity, direction, and hope. You are not powerless — your relationship with your teen still matters more than you think.
Riley Cochran is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Counselor with over a decade of experience supporting high-risk and system-involved youth and families. He serves as the Executive Director of Resolute Counseling Center in Colorado and is the founder of The Guardians Guide, a parent coaching program designed to help caregivers respond to big behaviors and crisis with clarity, confidence, and connection. Riley is known for translating complex mental health concepts into practical, real-world guidance that empowers families to navigate challenging seasons together.
Connect with Riley:
Website: www.resolutecounselingcenter.com, https://www.rileycochran.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riley_cochran_official
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