Student Support

As a parent, do you understand where your teenager is developmentally? It takes time, research and resources to truly know what your child is experiencing on a physical, mental and emotional level. Obviously, every child is different, but understanding the stages of development help parents walk alongside their daughter or son during the formative years.…

Negative self-talk is a common reaction to frustration and failure. It is important to teach teens a healthy response when this type of negative thinking starts. Click HERE to access a blogger’s review of the book Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings by Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg. This blog post…

Organized sports and activities are beneficial for young people teaching them life lessons that are difficult to learn elsewhere. One athlete learned through her sport that her mental health was just as important as her physical health. Recently, Alexi Pappas, an Olympic runner, shared her experience in an opinion article in the New York Times.…

Stacy Jagger, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talks about the struggle of stress through the holiday season in the video below. She has some great encouragement for families as they navigate the fun times while managing the stress that this time of year can bring.

As Brentwood Academy students enter into exam week, stress levels could start to rise. Students are encouraged to practice simple, healthy coping skills to lower anxiety they may feel about the upcoming assessments. Coping skills help a student distract from stressors, relax their body and process through emotions. It is important for each student to…

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching quickly, it is a good time to focus on gratitude. Practicing gratitude is a self-care strategy that has been proven to help overall wellness. Writing in a grateful journal, telling someone you are thankful for them or praying to thank God for the blessing you have are just a few…

It is important to work on developing and maintaining good mental health, just like working on any other skill or activity. The more time and effort that is focused on improvement, the more growth a person will see. Below are a few things you can help your teenager practice and/or practice yourself. Get enough sleep.…

Failure, disappointment and struggle are natural experiences. Bob Goff’s recent Instagram post reminds us that with every negative encounter in life, there is opportunity for growth.

On the instagram page Rising Boys and Girls, Sissy Goff and David Thomas recently shared a few tips to help parents talk to their sons and daughters. If you are struggling to communicate with your child, you are encourage to try these simple suggestions.

Stacy Jagger, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses anxiety in the video below. She specifically addresses what anxiety might look like and seven helpful ways to cope with anxiety.