How to Help Your Teen Stand Up for Themselves Without Feeling Guilty
How to Help Your Teen Keep Friendships Without Feeling Like They Have to Say Yes to Everything
The 3 Biggest Myths About Teen Emotions—And How to Help Them Break Free
Have you ever heard your teen say, “I shouldn’t feel this way,” or, “If I feel it, it’ll never stop”? These thoughts can leave them feeling stuck, frustrated, or even ashamed of their emotions. Teens often develop beliefs about emotions based on their environment, culture, or personal experiences, and these beliefs can shape how they handle life’s challenges.
The Mindfulness Tools Every Teen Needs to Manage Emotions Effectively
Helping Your Teen Cope With Difficult Emotions Using ACCEPTS
Life as a teenager can be overwhelming. Between academic stress, friendships, and figuring out their identity, teens often experience intense emotions that feel like too much to handle. This is where ACCEPTS comes in—a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skill designed to help manage those emotions by focusing on distraction and self-soothing strategies.