Cracking the Code of Parent-Teen Relationships

Parenting teens and pre-teens is not for the faint of heart. At times, your presence feels like something they could do without…but that doesn’t mean they don't want or need it. It’s tricky, but sustaining this connection is absolutely within reach, and while there is no instruction manual for raising kids, the skillset offered in Cracking the Code is the next best thing.

In this 4-hour series, you’ll learn how to…

understand the developing brain behind the challenging behavior
decrease stress while improving relationship quality with practical skills
navigate challenging conversations and tricky topics
sustain connection even when at odds, always prioritizing the relationship

Formatted in four sessions and subdivided into easy to digest 10-20 minute segments, you’ll find weekly exercises, articles, and strategies to rework habits that get in the way. All for $99 including lifetime access to the videos, handouts, “What to Do” Recordings, and continually updated bonus content to review when needed most.Add to your experience!

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Connect with workshop creator DJ Hilley, LPC in online Supplemental Discussion Groups as you go through the workshop and participate in Monthly Cracking the Code Alumni Discussion Groups once you’ve completed the workshop series. Discussion groups are available to purchase once you’ve registered for the Cracking the Code Member Area.

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In the age of internet, smartphones, social media, and mobile everything, parents feel brushed aside and disregarded. After all, what can you answer that Google can’t?

We know technology can be both amazing and amazingly risky - but it’s not going anywhere soon. So what can we do?

In Cracking the Code, we discuss how to understand and navigate this new world: from gaming and social media to sexting and pornography.

You’ll feel ready to tackle the most challenging - and scary - discussions in a way that teaches youth to be savvy consumers while making the decisions you simply can’t make for them.

"DJ’s workshop was some of the most eye opening and growing I had to do as parent to truly get to understand my son. I can’t thank DJ enough for hosting such an amazing class."

— TORMEY, CRACKING THE CODE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

MADISON, WI

DJ Hilley, MSEd, LPC
Founder, Empowered Communication LLC
Creator, Cracking the Code Workshop

Cracking the Code of

Parent-Teen Relationships

4-Hour Video Series for Parents and Caregivers of Teens and Pre-Teens

master prioritizing connection to gain influence

develop practical skills based on 40 years of relationship research

learn from a mental health and parenting expert with 15+ years of experience

Want to see what it’s like? View this 5 minute sample.

"We learned a lot about why our preteen kids behave the way they do sometimes, and it was empowering and comforting to know that we weren’t alone. DJ was a wonderful facilitator and encouraged us to take the lead in our interactions with our children."

— LISA, PARENT, CRACKING THE CODE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

MADISON, WI

**Feeling disrespected, undervalued, and antagonized can be a normal part of parenting.**

**Knowing how to respond makes all the difference.**

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Frequently Asked Questions

Read all about the workshop, its origins, and its goals here.
Click here more information about the creator DJ Hilley, LPC, and his background.
The workshop was developed as a means of supporting parents/caregivers of teenagers DJ worked with in therapy.
In reality, anyone looking to better understand and influence a teen or tween in their lives can benefit.
Additionally, those with younger children wanting to prepare for those challenging years that will be here before you know it - getting ahead of the game can be one of the best reasons to join!
DJ Hilley, LMHC, CSTIP is a practicing Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with Refresh Therapy in Vancouver, Washington.
DJ has been a practicing mental health professional for nearly 20 years covering a wide variety of individual and relational concerns over the course of his career. DJ has taken special interest in working with and supporting families as they navigate the common and challenging process of raising teens and tweens.
Read more about DJ and his experience here.
When working as a therapist, DJ often tells clients and families this:
“If I’m saying it or suggesting it, I will be able to point to the research, resources, and clinical experiences that support if.”
Similar to his clinical work, DJ’s educational offerings are steeped in research including, but not limited to, the following areas:
Intimate Relationships, Developmental Attachment, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Parenting & Attachment, Child & Adolescent Development.
To read about DJ’s education and professional training, click here.
Empowered Communication, LLC is NOT a mental health or coaching organization.
The purpose of EC and its related workshop and online education offerings are strictly for educational purposes and are not intended to supplement, support, or replace any formal mental health service.
Any use of EC information or resources, free or paid, is at the discretion and risk of users.
The short answer: YES!
Cracking the Code is just the beginning. DJ is fairly new to online content creation, but he’s got a LOT of ideas, including: Parenting Younger Children; Co-Parenting During & After Separation; Adult Relationship Success; Teen Relationship Success; Sex & Sex Education for Parents; Sex & Sex Education for Teens.
Of course, the distance between ideas and finished products can be quite substantial, but if you’re interested in a particular area or have ideas for others, don’t hesitate to reach out to DJ directly at djhilleylpc@gmail.com
Currently the workshop is built for individual memberships, but blocks of memberships at group rates are available. Please contact DJ directly at djhilleylpc@gmail.com for more information.
Memberships for Cracking the Code of Parent-Teen Relationships are to be used per household.
Yes!
DJ is an experienced trainer and speaker in the following venues:
Schools (Assemblies, Teacher Training, Student Services Training
Parent Organizations
Professional/Business Organizations
If interested in training or speaking services, please contact DJ at djhilleylpc@gmail.com

Cracking the Code of Parent-Teen Relationships was created by DJ Hilley, LPC to help parents navigate the challenging process of raising a teenager. After a decade working with parents and teens, combined with intensive training in research-based relationship improvement techniques, two things were clear:

Most of us don’t naturally have the skills for optimal relationships, but we can quickly learn them.
The right skillset makes us far more influential than we think - and it doesn’t even require others to want to change.

You’ll hear from real parents and teenagers. You’ll learn to look for what’s underneath the anger, defiance, or disengagement. And you’ll learn how to prioritize your connection with your teen as your most powerful tool for influence.

Reduce Stress. Strengthen communication. Deepen connection.

Learn more or register here