Our Research:

Understanding Today’s Teens

At Teen Stress Wellness, we recognize that in today’s hyperconnected and rapidly changing world, teens are overwhelmed and stressed out. Despite this, teen voices are often missing from crucial conversations around adolescent mental health. That’s why we prioritize working directly with teens in our research lab, listening to their perspectives and incorporating their input in our approach to teen wellness. These are just some of the challenges teens are facing today:

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Academic Pressure

“Academic stress is the worst for me, along with being self-conscious. I feel like if you’re not smart or athletic then you’re not doing something right. I’m scared to get a C in a class cause I know I’m just average, not important or recognized. It kinda sucks.” – Charlie

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Social and Peer Pressure

“I’ve always dealt with weight problems and sometimes I get so into my thoughts about how guys in school view me. I just don’t have the confidence all my other friends do. I started experimenting with beer and weed. Sometimes it is peer pressure and trying to fit in, but other times it is to numb my pain and escape. I just wish I had more confidence in myself so I wouldn’t put my body through the pain.” – Narissa

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Identity & Interpersonal Relations

“My relationship with my boyfriend wasn’t stressful at first, but as time went on, it became a major stressor in my life. I guess he felt he didn’t need to treat me as well as he did in the beginning. There were several incidents in which his actions made me feel terrible and insecure about myself.” – Lee

Our Approach:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

With these challenges in mind, we use an approach called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and break it down into 4 core skills:

Mindfulness

A conscious state of mind where your sense of awareness is focused on the present moment of stress.

Emotion Regulation

The ability to assert control over your emotions, rethink how situations affect you, and find your balance.

Distress Tolerance

The ability to endure and accept high stress situations all while building confidence and resilience.

Interpersonal & Social Health

The ability to interact with others in a healthy manner, building and maintaining positive relationships.

Explore DBT

Our Toolkit:

DBT Workbook for Teens

Discover our comprehensive workbook designed to help teens apply dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to their everyday lives. This practical guide offers tools and exercises to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance mental well-being. If you’re a teen and you’re struggling, know that you aren’t alone. This workbook will give you the tools you need to stay grounded, build resilience, and thrive.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Teens

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In The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Teens, you’ll learn effective methods for coping with stress and improving your overall well-being. You’ll discover the four core skills of DBT—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—and find ways to put these skills into action each day to help you reduce stress, find emotional balance, make friends, and be your best. Available in paperback and Kindle.

Book Details
  • Language: English
  • Print Length: 192 Pages
  • Publisher: Instant Help
  • Publication Date: January 2, 2024
  • Grade Level: 6-12
  • Reading Age: 13 Years+
  • Dimensions: 8 x 0.42 x 10 inches
  • Item Weight: 2.31 pounds

What Readers Are Saying

Asya D.

“I did some of the exercises from the book. The DBT exercise helped me to express myself during an argument better and think twice about what I am saying and how it comes off to other people. This book provides an excellent opportunity to understand yourself and the people around you.”

Ernest

“I really enjoyed the worksheets in this book and felt like they helped me with my communication skills. They got me more used to talking to and complimenting people and also figuring out how to navigate conflicts with people you are close to.”

Natalie

“As someone who is studying psychology and works with teens, I do highly recommend this book. I’ve had first hand experience of the worksheets provided and have seen that they work in getting someone to open up and looking within themselves.”