Today's teens face historically high levels of stress.
The National Institute of Mental Health reports:
- more than 2 million teens have reported experiencing depression that impairs their daily function
- about 30% of girls and 20% of boys have experienced an anxiety disorder
- approximately 3 million teens, aged 12 - 17, had at least one major depressive episode in the past year (stat from 2015).
Why are teens so vulnerable to mental health challenges?
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Teens today are less resilient and more overwhelmed than their parents were when they were growing up. Youths today live with the fear of terrorism and school shootings, they’ve witnessed their parents suffer economic uncertainty during a severe recession, and they are coming of age at a time when technology and social media have transformed society.
The pressure to succeed. Many students spend their time worrying about how to add things to their resume instead of worrying about how to better themselves as individuals. The pressure to do well in the future and the looming competitiveness of an unstable job market can contribute to mental health problems. |
Adolescents face a tidal wave of new experiences. This transitional period can bring up issues of independence, questions of self-identity, and newfound social life, the exploration of sexuality, experimentation with mood-altering substances and many more new challenges.
Poor sleep and lifestyle habits can cause mental health problems and poor well-being. Sleep deprivation is sometimes a ‘badge of honour’ proudly carried by some students. Additionally, poor lifestyle habits among college and university students are legendary (e.g. poor nutrition, excessive drinking or smoking, unsafe sexual activity). |
Our Solution: The Resilient Living™ Teen Stress Skills Program.
The Resilient Living™ Teen Stress Skills Program helps teens develop skills and insights to better manage stress and anxiety. Offered in partnership with Boreal Wellness Centres, this program helps teenagers who are struggling with stress and anxiety. It combines the youth mental health expertise of our clinic with the group therapy expertise of Boreal Wellness Centres.
About the Program
The program is designed for teens who struggle to manage their stress and anxiety, are between the ages of 15 and 17, and are able to participate once a week in group meetings during the late afternoon/ early evening. This program is not “therapy” but participating in this group with other teens who are also struggling with similar issues may be therapeutic. The structured group program encourages learning from peers and can help teens emerge with new tools and abilities.
The Resilient Living™ Teen Stress Skills Program consists of:
If a teenager is seeing a therapist for individual counselling, they may continue to see that therapist during the program. However, we may ask that the therapist and the clinical team communicate so that each party is aware of the topics and approaches being used.
Program Fees
The costs associated with the Resilient Living™ Teen Stress Skills Group are:
Admission
Start the intake process by clicking the button below (you'll be redirected to the Boreal Wellness Website).
If you have any questions, please call Boreal Wellness Centres at (778) 725-0714 ext. 109 or email info@borealwellness.com.
About the Program
The program is designed for teens who struggle to manage their stress and anxiety, are between the ages of 15 and 17, and are able to participate once a week in group meetings during the late afternoon/ early evening. This program is not “therapy” but participating in this group with other teens who are also struggling with similar issues may be therapeutic. The structured group program encourages learning from peers and can help teens emerge with new tools and abilities.
The Resilient Living™ Teen Stress Skills Program consists of:
- one intake interview with one of the group facilitators
- 1 hour and 15 minutes of weekly group meetings for 10 weeks (17.5 hours total)
- optional 2 x 1-hour family meetings (mid-term and at end)
If a teenager is seeing a therapist for individual counselling, they may continue to see that therapist during the program. However, we may ask that the therapist and the clinical team communicate so that each party is aware of the topics and approaches being used.
Program Fees
The costs associated with the Resilient Living™ Teen Stress Skills Group are:
- $200 for intake
- $1,050 for group programming
- optional family meetings available for a separate sessional fee
Admission
Start the intake process by clicking the button below (you'll be redirected to the Boreal Wellness Website).
If you have any questions, please call Boreal Wellness Centres at (778) 725-0714 ext. 109 or email info@borealwellness.com.
More about Boreal Wellness Centres
Boreal Wellness Centres is a Canadian clinic that’s dedicated to providing evidence-based, specialized treatment programs for individuals and family suffering from anxiety, depression and trauma. They offer a nurturing environment where patients can feel safe to explore self-awareness, healing, and resiliency. They are dedicated to helping you achieve a full and rewarding life.
Boreal Wellness Centres is a Canadian clinic that’s dedicated to providing evidence-based, specialized treatment programs for individuals and family suffering from anxiety, depression and trauma. They offer a nurturing environment where patients can feel safe to explore self-awareness, healing, and resiliency. They are dedicated to helping you achieve a full and rewarding life.