Helping Teens Learn to Cope

Coping with life’s inevitable hardships is key to health and well-being. Learn how to guide your teens to adopt positive ways to deal with stress. When they can cope with challenges in positive ways they will be less likely to turn to quick, dangerous, fixes and will instead be prepared to become their best selves.

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Creating a Stress Management Plan

Mar 17, 2023

Help teens develop a plan to deal with stress.

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Teens who Contribute Know They Matter

Sep 04, 2025

Teens who contribute to the world gain an important stress management skill.

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How to Get to Sleep and Find Your Calm

Apr 08, 2025

Learn the deep breathing technique that will set you up for a good night's sleep.

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What Every Parent of a Grieving Teen Must Know

Dec 03, 2023

How to know when your grieving teen needs expert support.

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How to Help Your Teen Deal With Anxiety

Apr 07, 2023

Dr. Lisa Damour shares strategies to help anxious teens.

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Five Coping Skills Teens Need to Know

Mar 01, 2023

Discover healthy ways to support teen's ability to manage stress.

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