Teens have a lot of stress. I know. I am one! I just finished high school in June. Thank Heavens!

So I am writing to teens and their parents. When September starts, the stress begins. And we need to make it to June. We need strategies.

I got really anxious and I kind of acted out a lot.

I think teens need a place they can go to and be completely honest and not lie to themselves.  In counselling I felt I could let go of things and take a big weight off my back.  It’s so different than talking to someone you know or a social friend.  I learned about how people think and the problems they have and how emotions work. Teens have a lot of stress and we can be so hard on ourselves and our parents. I can either be lazy or hard on myself.

Now, through counselling, my self confidence has gone up. When Bev didn’t agree with me she wasn’t mean about it.  Together, we figured it out.

I think teens need some help.  If you need help, ask for it.  If your kid needs help, get them help because there is so much stress for us kids.

Good luck!

Spice