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Adolescence is a meaningful and challenging period in life when youth experience many social, physical, and psychological changes; explore their individual identities; and learn how to navigate their social world. Parents, coaches, mentors, and youth practitioners may at times feel overwhelmed and conflicted on how best support teens as they transition from childhood to adulthood.
Research suggests that involvement and support from caring adults is critical during adolescence. Therefore, our aim with this blog is to provide those who care for youth with the latest research on positive youth development and resources that promote adolescent thriving.
Love and Closeness in COVID-19
It’s difficult to experience love when social distancing. Learn how you can become closer to your loved ones, even during a pandemic.
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Bouncing Back or Bouncing Beyond? Shifting from Structures to Systems
Dr. Pam King discusses the importance of creating transformative systems that will enable human thriving.
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Which New Normal? Understanding Ambiguous Loss
How can we make sense of our “new normal?” Dr. Stephanie Trudeau discusses ambiguous loss, sharing 3 ways we can cope with it.
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While We Wait
As Americans await the results of the 2020 elections, Dr. Pam King reflects on the importance of holding onto hope.
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Science Agrees You Need Laughter
Research shows that humor can ease stress. Dr. Susan Mangan shares 3 exercises to help us get started.
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Finding Agility through the 5 A’s
Part of our journey towards thriving involves agility. Dr. Pam King explains how we can be agile through this 5-step process.
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All Bets are Off: Rethinking the Basics Amid COVID-19
How can we carry out our basic needs and still thrive during COVID-19? Dr. Pam King shares 8 ways we can do this.
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Thriving over the Long Haul this Fall
Dr. Pam King reviews the elements of thriving and provides tips on how we can pursue a thriving mindset as we approach fall 2020.
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Alleviating Anxiety and Stress in Children during COVID-19
Thrive Fellow, Leanne Bishara and guest blogger, Hannah Ewert continue their discussion on cognitive behavioral treatments to increase relaxation and positive behaviors in kids.
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