Helping Teens Cope with Uncertainty

There are many things in life that are uncertain and the pandemic has pushed people of all ages to the limit on processing the unknown. But, the emotional toll that Covid-19 has taken on teenagers has been uniquely difficult. In fact, a recent survey found that 64% of teens believe the experience of Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on their generation’s mental health.

In our current clinical practice, one theme that continues to emerge with teens is their need for help with tolerating uncertainty.

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Covid Vs. Cupid: Ways to reduce strain on your relationship during the pandemic

February is known as the month of love. This month also marks the almost 1-year anniversary of the Covid outbreak in the United States. Health concerns, financial loss, and parenting stress are just a few of the problems that American couples have been dealing with for many months. Most Americans report that this pandemic denotes the lowest point in history that they can remember.

The marriage data that have come out of China are alarming with an unprecedented surge in divorce filing after quarantine. Many couples are wondering how this past year will impact relationships several years to come.

Marriage therapists agree that the pandemic has taken its toll on relationships. But, we can also look to relationship research to find ways to strengthen the building blocks of communication and dialogue.

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