As part of our programme of parent and carer get-togethers – our amazing beach walks – we spoke to psychotherapist Donna Peters-Lamb about teen mental health, wellbeing and tips for dealing with:
- school stress
- anxiety and exam stress – including how to speak to your teenager and the school about anxiety
- the teenage brain – when teens seem like they just don’t care!
- how to manage conversations around their mental health
- breathing techniques for de-stressing
- sleep and creating a better sleep routine
- setting boundaries and expectations – around what we expect as parents, and what our teenagers expect
- how to look after ourselves
- and the benefits of having ‘worry time’.
It’s a fascinating discussion, so grab a cuppa and dive in!
This project has been supported by the Sussex Care Partnership, Brighton & Hove City Council
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Find out more about Donna at Make Sense Psychotherapy