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Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress – video and recap

in Academic Stress / Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Stress by acsteens March 28, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services hosted an intimate presentation and discussion on teen stress at the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto. A presentation on teen stress was given by ACS’ Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program Director, Enrique Flores, MA and ACS’ On-Campus Counseling Program Director, Roni Gillenson, LMFT. Other panelists included Ursula […]

Teen Stress: Parent Tips and Upcoming Forum in Palo Alto

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Stress by acsteens March 9, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

On March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services will host a community forum, “Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress” at the Cubberley Community Center located at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. The presentation will feature commentary from ACS Program Directors, Roni Gillenson and Enrique Flores, among others. For more information about the forum, please visit our […]

Defining and Coping with Stress

in Mental Health / Stress / Uncategorized by acsteens November 5, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

How do you define stress? What is Stress?? The dictionary defines stress as “the sum of biological reactions to any adverse stimulus, physical, mental emotional, internal or external, that tends to disturb a persons normal state of being.” Here are some common causes of stress in teenagers: Break up with boy/girl friend Arguments with parents […]

Overbooked, Under Stress

in Academic Stress / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting / Stress by acsteens October 8, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Most doctors agree that stress contributes to nearly every known disease or condition. Today’s lifestyles and work habits, including long hours, increased commitments and less down time, make managing stress a trying task. Our teenagers are overbooked, overwhelmed and yet driven to succeed. Primary sources of tension include academic pressure, relationship difficulties with peers, conflicts […]

Palo Alto Weekly Addresses Teen Stress and Academic Pressure

in Academic Stress / Mental Health / Stress by acsteens September 10, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Palo Alto Weekly. September 3, 2010: What Teens Need, Part 1 of 2: A veteran Palo Alto educator reflects on the challenges of high school – and how teachers, students and parents can help “Things have changed and – again, with variations for individual temperament – things have gotten worse, tougher to handle. The summit […]

A healthy response to stress (Part 10 of 10)

in Mental Health / Stress / Uncategorized by acsteens March 8, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #10–Model a Healthy Lifestyle: You can help by setting an example of a healthy, reduced stress lifestyle. Learn […]

A healthy response to stress (Part 9 of 10)

in Mental Health / Stress by acsteens March 5, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #9– Relaxation: You can help your teen learn relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, painting or tai-chi. It can […]

A healthy response to stress (Part 8 of 10)

in Mental Health / Stress by acsteens March 3, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #8– Physical Fitness: Physical activity reduces stress, and helps teens sleep and maintain focus. Support your son or daughter […]

A healthy response to stress (Part 7 of 10)

in Mental Health / Stress by acsteens March 1, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #7–Time Management: Help your teen learn time management skills: to make time for school and extra curricular activities, […]

A healthy response to stress (Part 6 of 10)

in Mental Health / Stress by acsteens February 26, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #6– Acceptance: All of our children are different. We need to celebrate their differences and not try to […]