chronic Anxiety| Lack of motivation to, Mentally equipped for EXCELLING in any area of life
Pushing Past
Emotional Glass Ceilings
Emotional Wellness for Adolescents
Is there an adolescent in your life dealing with any of the folllowing?
If a parent notices their adolescent is constantly anxious, unmotivated, sad, or hopeless, it's crucial to get help. If these issues go unaddressed, they can lead to worsening mental health, poor school performance, social withdrawal, and even long-term emotional problems.
Inability to Manage Stress Difficulty in handling normal daily stressors and overwhelming situations effectively. |
Persistent Negative Thought Patterns Continuous negative self-talk and catastrophic thinking that exacerbate anxiety and depression. |
Avoidance Behaviors Tendency to avoid situations or activities that trigger anxiety, leading to missed opportunities and social isolation. |
Academic Challenges Struggling to concentrate and perform well in school due to anxiety and depressive symptoms. |
Lack of Motivation Experiencing a significant lack of energy and drive to engage in activities or pursue goals. |
Low Self-Esteem Feeling a profound sense of inadequacy and lack of confidence in their abilities and worth. |
Learn how emotions work. Why?
Our emotions affect our behavior and behaviors affect our outcomes in every area of life. So let’s work from our “emotions” as a base. Easy right? Well, how can you work from what you don’t have a good working knowledge of? How does the process of emotions actually work?
During this clinically proven, education based approach adolescents are given knowledge of this entire process and practical tools to help produce desired outcomes in any area of their life.
Our Youth Thrive System (YTS)
This program helps youths who are struggling with chronic anxiety and PTSD, go from feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, sad, and hopeless, to being an adolescent who has the emotional strength to self-manage through negative thought patterns and daily stresses by plugging into our Youth Thrive System, a strategic emotional self-care system designed for adolescents. Our system provides easy to follow action steps and life-time support for adolescents to build a healthy self-esteem, become self-motivated, confident, and equipped mentally to excel in any area of life.
But, as a parent, how do you motivate your child to agree to cooperate when help is provided?
Motivational Interviewing
What is the MI method, and how do I employ this method of reasoning with my child?
Motivational interviewing for adolescents is a strength based approach that elicits change talk, this approach helps young people find their specific motivation to make positive changes in their behavior. Instead of telling them what to do, the counselor or coach listens, asks questions, and guides the conversation to help the adolescent identify their own reasons for wanting to change. This method respects the adolescent's autonomy and empowers them to make decisions that elicit positive change.
Motivational interviewing for adolescents, when used by a parent, involves having open and supportive conversations with their teen to help them think about and decide on positive changes. Instead of lecturing or giving advice, the parent asks thoughtful questions, listens carefully, and helps their teen explore their own reasons for wanting to make better choices. This approach encourages the teen to take ownership of their decisions and feel more motivated to make healthy changes.
Motivational Interviewing
O.A.R.S Method
Questions
(Cheat Sheet)
(Here are some of our favorite questions).
Open questions:
How do you feel about the recent changes in your life?
In what ways has this issue been affecting you?
What are your thoughts on the goals you want to achieve?
Could you share more about your perspective on this matter?
How would you like things to be different in the future?
What do you think might be helpful for you in addressing this issue?
Affirmations:
I admire your resilience in facing challenges head-on.
You have shown great dedication and commitment to your goals.
I appreciate your openness and honesty in our discussion.
Your ability to stay focused on your priorities is truly commendable.
I see the progress you've made, and it's inspiring.
Your determination to learn and grow is evident.
I notice your kindness and empathy towards others.
I believe in your capacity to overcome obstacles and succeed.
Reflective listening:
So, if I understand correctly, you're saying that...
It sounds like you're feeling...
If I heard you right, you're expressing that...
Let me make sure I got this right; you're experiencing...
You mentioned [specific point]; can you tell me more about that?
Am I on track? I hear you saying [key point]. Is that capturing the essence of your experience?
So, if I reflect back what you've shared, it's that...
You've highlighted [aspect]; can you help me understand that better?
If I'm understanding you correctly, this is important to you because...
Summaries:
Let me recap what we've discussed so far: You're facing [challenge], and your main goals are [goal 1] and [goal 2].
If I understand correctly, your current situation involves [summary of the situation], and you're looking for support with [specific aspect].
In summary, you've shared your experiences with [topic], and it seems like [main observation]. Am I capturing the essence of what you’re saying?
To summarize our conversation, you've expressed [main point 1], [main point 2], and [main point 3] as your priorities moving forward.
If I were to put it succinctly, you're feeling [emotion] because of [situation], and your ideal outcome would be [desired outcome].
Did I capture the key elements of what you mentioned? From what I've gathered, the main challenges you're facing are [challenge 1], [challenge 2], and [challenge 3]. Is that an accurate summary?
In a nutshell, your perspective is [summary of perspective], and you're seeking [specific support or resolution].
To sum up our discussion, it seems like [main observation], and you're interested in exploring [potential next steps].
Please note: the above is a brief summary and should be used in a conversational manner with the intention to truly understand and solicit change in a manner that empowers the youth to approach change in a way that is comfortable with a strength based approach. Conducive to a relaxed atmosphere and display of patience.
Why Our Clients Trust Us:
I cannot fully express the gratitude I feel for our one on one sessions! My daughters benefited from the program in addressing their persistent anxiety issues. They learned so much about how the thought process works, how it relates to anxiety and fear and most important how to retrain it. It was also discovered that one of my daughters had an auditory sensory issue. Addressing this had a huge impact on how she was able to move forward. The practical tools we were provided with we still use, although it’s been well over a year now. Thank you again as a mother of two I am extremely appreciative for what this has done for my girls.
Mother of Two
As a parent I often think of how through these sessions my daughter learned how to question the internal negative thought process that was running in there for so long. She learned how to retrain it. It is still a work in progress but now she has a concept of the process and can finally move forward. I see that she has come to value and respect her own worth more than ever, simply by stopping the negative process that was on auto pilot for so long and replacing it with a healthy systematic practice. Thanks so much for the time that was spent with her. And all of this through Zoom!
Young Female Case
Due to client privilege we are limited on what testimonials we can share.
Client Data Outcomes (20)
Services
One on One Zoom Sessions
One on One Zoom Session
Step one, a phone assessment with a guardian, then the adolescent.
A typical starting point recommendation is a minimum of four sessions.
Sessions are paid for 48 hrs prior to each scheduled session.
No refunds for cancellation within 24 hrs prior to scheduled session.
$99 Per Session
Joint Work
with Current Provider
One on One Zoom Session
Step one, a phone assessment with a guardian, then the adolescent.
A typical starting point recommendation is a minimum of four sessions.
Sessions are paid for 48 hrs prior to each scheduled session.
No refunds for cancellation within 24 hrs prior to scheduled session.
$99 Per Session
Youth Thrive System (YTS)
Pilot Program
Lifetime Access
This program helps adolescents who are struggling with chronic anxiety and PTSD, go from feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, sad, and hopeless, to being an adolescent who has the emotional strength to self-manage through negative thought patterns and daily stresses by plugging into our Youth Thrive System, a strategic emotional self-care system made for adolescents. Our system provides easy to follow action steps and life-time support for youths to build a healthy self-esteem, become self-motivated, confident, and equipped mentally to excel in any area of life.
Pilot program members will be be locked into discounted rate
Introducing Our Youth Thrive System
(YTS)
Online Program
Emotional Check-In System
Strategically Designed for Adolescents
Easy to Follow Action Steps with Real-Time Support
Lifetime Access
How do emotions work?
Is it possible to control every emotion?
How can I achieve and maintain a productive emotional state?
Research Interviews Currently Being Conducted for Our Youth Thrive Pilot Program: (YTS)
Are you a parent worried about your adolescent who is displaying signs of chronic anxiety, PTSD or lack of motivation?
Are you unsure how your adolescent will navigate through the next several critical years successfully?
Join us for a 30 minute research interview! Your insights will contribute to a better understanding of these situations and help shape support services for adolescents just like yours.
Find out if you are eligible today.
Patricia Howard, CBC
Certified Emotional Wellness Practitioner
Program Facilitator
Jasmine Bird, MSW
Director of Programs
Contact
info@YTSProgram.com
845-323-6961