“Bridging the Gap: Building Stronger Connections with Your Teen through Healthy Communication” At this complimentary parenting seminar, Christine Finnegan, founder and clinical director of Replenish Counseling, will discuss how parents can cultivate healthy communication with their teenagers. The presentation will cover essential elements of adolescent development, the significance of emotional awareness, and strategies for identifying and expressing emotions to create stronger, more open parent-teen relationships. During this event, Vanessa Davis will concurrently facilitate a Drum Circle for teens.
Speaker Bio: Christine Finnegan
Christine Finnegan is the Founder and Clinical Director of Replenish Counseling, which she established in 2017. With 15 years of experience in mental health, she has worked in diverse settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, women’s intensive outpatient programs, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence centers. Replenish Counseling offers services such as adolescent therapy, skills groups for teens, parenting support, couples therapy, and family therapy. Christine’s approach is attachment-based, drawing from therapeutic modalities that empower individuals to build stronger, healthier relationships with themselves and others. Vanessa Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor at Replenish Counseling, as well as a board-certified music therapist. With over 15 years of experience in diverse mental health settings, Vanessa goes beyond traditional therapy by teaching and leading therapeutic drum circles. Through these activities, she helps individuals harness the power of music to build connection, belonging, and effective coping skills.
Event Location
Fusion Academy Franklin
2550 Meridian Blvd # 100, Franklin, TN 37067
