The school year is soon starting, and with it comes renewed pressure. Teenagers today are under a lot of stress. They feel pressure from parents, teachers, peers, and social media. They worry about their grades, their future, fitting in, body image, getting their homework done, extracurriculars, climate change, racial injustice, school shootings, cultural expectations, and so much more. And beyond
Read moreApril is Stress Awareness Month… in case you were not already aware of your stress. Managing our stress level is an important life skill and can make us a happier and healthier person, so it clearly is a skill we want to teach to our teens. Studies show that adolescents are more likely to start risky behaviors – such as
Read moreWhy do people react so differently to challenges? When faced with a life-altering crisis, some people collapse into depressive slumps or temper tantrums, while others seem to grin and bear it. Resiliency – the ability to recover quickly from misfortune or cope with stress in a positive way – is not only a very desired trait among people, it also
Read moreWhen the holidays come, how do you feel? Are you excited for the upcoming celebrations or does your heart start racing thinking about all the things that must be done? Are you looking forward to family get-togethers or is your heart aching over the loss of a loved one? Although our culture pushes the holidays as a joyous time, the
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