Adults, can play a crucial role in supporting young people with anxiety, offering a wealth of benefits that positively impact their wellbeing and development. By providing a compassionate and understanding presence, adults can create a safe and nurturing environment where young individuals feel validated and heard.
Through active listening and empathy, adults can help young people navigate their anxious thoughts and emotions, offering practical guidance and coping strategies. By allowing open communication, adults can help young individuals develop a deeper understanding of their anxiety, reducing its intensity and impact. Adults can also act as role models, demonstrating healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety, promoting resilience and self-care practices. With the guidance of supportive adults, young people can find the skills and confidence needed to effectively manage their anxiety, leading to improved mental health as well as overall wellbeing.
Adults can also teach practical coping strategies to help manage their anxiety effectively. Through deep breathing exercises, mindfulness techniques, or cognitive restructuring, adults can equip young individuals with tools to regulate their emotions, challenge negative thoughts, and reduce anxiety symptoms. By imparting these coping skills, adults enable young people to develop resilience, self-control, and self-confidence, encouraging their ability to navigate anxious situations.
Kanza, Young Person’s Counsellor
Relate Bradford & Leeds
