Teen Mental Health

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Worrisome Risks of Social Media on Kids and Teens (and Adults!)

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The risks of social media concern parents, educators, counselors, and teens. The rise of social media has transformed how we connect, communicate, and share our lives, offering instant access to a global network of people and information. While these platforms can foster connection and self-expression, they also carry significant emotional and social risks that we […]

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Relationship Red Flags and Deal-Breakers To Look Out For

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Learn these relationship red flags so you can avoid toxic relationships that sideline your life! Watch the Video: Relationship Red Flags and Deal-Breakers Transcription of the Video Relationship Red Flags and Relationship Deal-Breakers Red flags are warning signs that suggest potential issues or challenges in a relationship. It’s important to recognize relationship red flags early

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Face Any Challenge: Handle Problems and Deal with Difficulty

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In this video, learn the three steps to take when facing a difficult situation. I have taught it to my clients for over a decade, and it works for everything! Watch Face Any Challenge: Handle Problems and Deal with Difficulty to learn the 3 steps to handling any problem or challenge. How to Face Any

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The Teenage Brain: Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Teens, with Kasey Crist

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Welcome to Anxiety, I’m So Done with You! podcast’s BONUS episode: The Teenage Brain with Kasey Crist, author of a book by that same name ‘The Teenage Brain: Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Teenagers’.  https://amzn.to/46n2ptY It’s a guide for parents, counselors, and teenagers, and it is so jam-packed with resources that you are going to

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What is Empathy? 6 Benefits of Empathy and 4 Ways to Hone It

Understanding Empathy: A Powerful Skill with Amazing Benefits

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Empathy is the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another. It is a learnable skill that positively affects your relationships.  Here are six ways empathy plays an essential role in human interaction Empathy dissolves conflicts. Understanding the perspectives and emotions of others alleviates frustration, blame, and defensiveness, clearing the path for conscious negotiation

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Who is Anxiety? An Investigative Interview with Personified Anxiety

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Dr. Jodi: (Voice over) This role-play was created as a sample of the Interview with Anxiety activity from the COMPASS Curriculum. In it, Elton, the WCALM news anchor, interviews Anxiety, in attempts to expose it for the fraud it is. After a few minutes of challenging Anxiety, Elton turns to Sonic, a higher schooler, to

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Write SMART Goals (S.M.A.R.T. Goals) for Success and Motivation

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S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and achieve objectives. The acronym “S.M.A.R.T.” stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Watch the video to learn how to write SMART goals to motivate you and help you succeed. Transcription of S.M.A.R.T. Goals video: S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and

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What is a Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset? Believing you CAN makes a difference

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A growth mindset empowers you to develop your skills and abilities. Everyone has the power for growth and development. However, people with a fixed mindset don’t see that. A “fixed mindset” is thinking you are who you are and cannot change. People with a fixed mindset are more likely to: Alternately, people with a growth

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