Over the course of life, I have often found myself thinking about the pursuit of happiness. This inalienable right that seems so alien to most of us. Working in education over the last many years, I have seen first hand how many people ~ students, parents and staff ~ struggle through life. Since starting to work in a high school setting last year, I have been floored by the number of teenage students dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.
Making me think all the more about the nature of happiness. How can we find relief for ourselves in environments that breed stress? How can we find healthy ways to face and deal with our anxiety, fear and sadness?
There is no one answer, of course. And for that matter, no perfect answer either. For some of us, medication is an essential part of the equation, for others we need the support of a therapist or counselor (many times, we need both). Counseling and medication can be keys to help open the door to a stable mental and emotional state. But they are not the only keys. There are research and experience-proven life changes and techniques that can support us as we take control of our feelings and our emotional health.
Whatever road you need to take to enjoy your life, take it! There is no "wrong" path.
This blog is going to be implemented in a classroom setting and is a resource for the students we work with.
There will be six sessions available, each with its own components to help you and your friends build healthy habits and develop skills to help you manage stress and anxiety.
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