Navigating adolescence involves profound physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes. Understanding its complexities is crucial for those working with teens and young adults. From puberty's onset to identity formation, autonomy, and risk-taking behaviors, adolescents require tailored support. Better understand adolescence’s importance and learn six tips for working with teens and young adults.

Expand your healthy relationships tool box with strategies for teaching consent to high schoolers. These engaging tips and activities help young people grasp the nuances of consent, fostering respect and empathy in relationships while preventing violence. These strategies emphasize clear communication and understanding, empowering teens to navigate complexities with confidence.

Starting a group or a meeting with a quick and easy check in question is a fun way to get your group warmed up and talking. Check out my favorite check in questions that are sure to be a hit with any group of teens or adults!

Dating is a crucial part of teenage development, fostering communication skills and emotional intelligence. However, some teens find themselves in unhealthy, manipulative relationships with long-lasting effects on their well-being. In this blog post, review warning signs of abuse such as isolation and emotional manipulation. Learn strategies to help teens navigate emotionally abusive relationships through a nonjudgmental approach, fostering environments where they can thrive.

Addressing compassion fatigue is crucial for youth-serving professionals. While self-care alleviates immediate concerns, a sustainable solution involves collaborative efforts to dismantle unsustainable systems. Explore effective strategies for combating compassion fatigue in youth-serving professions through addressing both the symptoms and root causes.

Help teens and young adults navigate dating relationships by engaging in conversations about healthy AND unhealthy behaviors. Utilize these 4 activities that can spark conversation and provide prevention education about teen dating violence. These activities work in classroom settings, therapy groups, and can be adapted for one-on-one.

Healthy social media use is a key part of adolescent well-being and development. Explore these 5 positive effects of social media on youth.