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How to Foster Positive Self-Talk
The more I work with teenagers, the more evident is that they are their own worst enemy and biggest critic. Teenagers are surrounded by all kinds of negative and critical voices, but these voices do not just come from outsiders. Sometimes, the worst thoughts are coming from inside their own heads.
So what can we do? How can we help encourage teenagers to think positively and be a better judge of their self-worth? I have a few suggestions for what we can do as parents, teachers, mentors and friends…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Teen
Getting teens to open up to parents and adult mentors can be tough. Get intentional strategies to help you become the caring adult that teens need most.
Celebrating Change: Support Groups for Teens
Celebration is an important part of connection and empowerment, and we love it when students are celebrated while going through support groups for teens.
How Facing the Storm is Good for Your Teen
The lives of teens are full of challenges – there is no way to escape that. But there is power (and a chance to grow) in facing the storm that inevitably comes.