The Stress Survival Guide for Teens by Jeffrey Bernstein
Author:Jeffrey Bernstein
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: stress management for teens;cbt for stress;cbt for teens;cognitive behavioral therapy;help for teen stress
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Published: 2019-11-05T19:34:00+00:00
Dave’s Story
Dave was agonizing and feeling super stressed out over his struggles with math. His math teacher was an intimidating lady who seemed to have no patience for students who were struggling to keep up. He had persistent thoughts of being a failure, which were especially triggered whenever he would try to do his math homework.
Once he got past labeling himself as a “total failure” and comparing himself with others who were better at math, he realized he was in over his head. He met with his school counselor to ask about dropping this tough math class. The counselor, however, had an alternative: Dave could be tutored by a senior who had taken the class the previous year. Dave agreed to try it, and the counselor put him in touch with a senior who was happy to help. In addition, when Dave’s math teacher got wind of his troubles, she put aside some time once a week to give Dave one-on-one help. These personal meetings with her left him feeling less stressed and intimidated by her during class, which helped him absorb the information. Dave also listened to his parents’ suggestion that he do his math homework earlier, in the afternoon, rather than putting it off until late in the evening. As a result of seeking help and advice from his counselor, his teacher, and his parents, Dave stopped beating himself up over his issues with math. In addition, it no longer took him so long to do his math homework. So, even with the tutoring and extra meetings with his teacher, he was able to enjoy more free time and keep up with his other classes better.
Try This! Knowing When It Helps to Get Help
Reflect on a difficult time or a situation that didn’t turn out as well as you would’ve liked it to. Recall who else, if anyone, was around during the situation, what the situation meant to you, how you felt at the time, and how you felt after it was over.
Did getting help enter your mind in the midst of this situation?
Were you feeling resistant to seeking help? If so, why was that?
If you could do it all over again, how could seeking help have allowed you to handle the situation better?
Maybe there are times when you believe that asking someone for help could make a difficult situation worse. Unless you do ask, though, you can never know for sure, and you could be pleasantly surprised. Even if people can’t help you themselves, they might offer valuable suggestions.
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