Triggers
Teens, just like adults, get triggered too. Unfortunately, teens tend to do a lot more ‘storytelling’ in their minds that unravels or stems from something that has triggered them. These stories are not true, but can take on a life of their own. Practice this: when a teen is in a bad mood, narrow it down to the trigger, give them a chance to be specific. For example, I get in a bad mood when I am overwhelmed with things to do and don’t have time to feel prepared. After I nar