Building Resilience in Teens: What They Need This School Year
Why Resilience Matters
Teen years bring enormous changes—academics, friendships, identity exploration, and the ever-present pull of social media. Resilience—the ability to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward—can make all the difference in how teens navigate these challenges.
Common Struggles Teens Face
Social Pressure: fitting in, dating, or facing peer rejection
Academic Stress: keeping grades up, preparing for college
Self-Esteem: comparing themselves to peers online
Emotional Health: higher rates of anxiety and depression
How Parents Can Support Resilience
Normalize Setbacks: Remind teens that failure is part of learning.
Encourage Problem-Solving: Instead of rushing to fix things, ask, “What’s one step you could try?”
Model Balance: Show teens it’s healthy to rest, set boundaries, and care for mental health.
Professional Support for Teens
At PFHC, we offer therapy and group programs designed specifically for teens. These provide a safe space to process struggles, learn healthy coping strategies, and discover they are not alone.
If you have a teen who could use extra support this school year, we invite you to connect with us at Portage Family Healing Center. Together, we can help your teen not just survive, but thrive.
We have a group specifically for teens this fall! Email us to get more information at support@portagefamilyhealing.com and title the subject “Teen Group”