Are you exhausted from managing your
teen’s anxiety but never making any
progress? Is it time for a new approach?

LEARN THE STRATEGIES TO HELP YOUR TEEN MANAGE STRESS, STOP THE AVOIDANCE BEHAVIOR, AND FACE CHALLENGES WITH CONFIDENCE!

Lesson 1: Understanding Stress & The Brain

Learn how stress and anxiety affect your teen’s brain and body, emphasizing the importance of completing the stress response cycle to maintain mental and physical health.

Inside you’ll learn about:

The Stress Response Cycle: How the body naturally reacts to stress and why these responses are essential for survival.

Common Teen Stressors: School pressures, social conflicts, family dynamics, and self-esteem issues.

When Stress Becomes Anxiety: The difference between normal stress (little "a" anxiety) and an anxiety disorder (big "A" Anxiety).

Managing the Stress Response: Techniques like physical activity, deep breathing, and emotional release to reset the nervous system.

Lesson 2: Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety in Teens

Identify the difference between a normal stress response and an anxiety disorder in your teen.

In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize when your teen’s stress response is functioning normally versus when it has become a chronic anxiety disorder:

• Understanding the Stress Response: How a normal stress cycle functions and when it becomes disrupted.

• Common Signs of Stress and Anxiety: Emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms to watch for in teenagers.

• Assessing the Level of Distress: A four-level scale to determine the severity of anxiety and its impact on daily life.

• Why It Matters: How understanding the difference between stress and anxiety influences the best way to support a teen.

Lesson 3: Dos and Don'ts of Managing Teen Anxiety

Essential strategies for parents to support their teenagers in managing stress and anxiety, based on their level of distress.

In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize different levels of anxiety in your teenager and implement tailored strategies to support them. By understanding stress responses, fostering emotional awareness, and avoiding common communication roadblocks, you can help your teen feel more in control.

• Understanding Distress Levels: Identifying whether your teen is experiencing normal stress (levels 1-2) or more severe anxiety (levels 3-4) is crucial for determining the right intervention.

• Effective Coping Strategies: Teaching teens about stress responses, helping them recognize triggers, and practicing calming techniques like deep breathing.

• Responding to High-Stress Moments: When a teen is overwhelmed, avoid logical discussions in the moment, show empathy, and give them space before problem-solving.

• Proactive Prevention: Encouraging daily habits like exercise, sleep, and planning ahead can help teens build resilience and reduce the intensity of future stress responses.

Lesson 4: Seeking Help

When to Seek Outside Help for Your Teen’s Anxiety

In this lesson, you will learn how to determine when professional support is necessary for your teenager’s anxiety.

• Signs It's Time to Seek Help: If symptoms worsen despite interventions, disrupt daily life, lead to avoidance, or cause frequent conflicts.

• What Therapy Looks Like: Therapy for anxiety includes psychoeducation, coping strategies, and pattern recognition to help teens feel more in control.

• Medication Considerations: While not for everyone, anti-anxiety medication can help some teens regulate stress responses when combined with therapy.

• Finding the Right Help: Seeking referrals from pediatricians, school counselors, or trusted sources, and choosing a therapist specializing in teens and anxiety.

BONUS LESSON: Panic Attacks

How to Help Your Teen Through a Panic Attack: Recognizing, Responding, and Advocating

In this lesson, you will learn…Panic attacks are intense and overwhelming anxiety responses that can be frightening for both teens and parents. This lesson explains what a panic attack is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to effectively support your teen in the moment. You’ll also learn how to advocate for your teen at school and in public settings to ensure they receive the help they need.oiding common communication roadblocks, you can help your teen feel more in control.

• Understanding Panic Attacks: Learn how panic attacks differ from regular anxiety, what triggers them, and the intense physical and emotional symptoms they cause.

• How to Respond in the Moment: Discover effective strategies such as removing your teen from the triggering environment, modeling calmness, and using deep breathing to help them regain control.

• Advocating for Your Teen: Get practical steps for working with teachers, coaches, and school staff to create a supportive plan for managing panic attacks in public or school settings.

Enroll Now for Immediate Access to the Mini-Course

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