If you answered yes (or even sometimes) to any of these questions, then this talk is for you!

Being a teenager is an exciting and ever-evolving time in one’s development. However, in today’s world of high-pressure academics and sports, demands to keep up with social trends, and the arduous task of balancing real-world and virtual experiences, adolescence can also lead to increased stress and anxiety. Despite these challenges, teenagers are in an extraordinary position to develop autonomy and engage in self-exploration, which allows them to work through hardship and effectively cope with stress. In this discussion, Dr. Stacie Shivers will share strategies to help teens identify signs and triggers for stress and anxiety, learn skills to manage overwhelming emotions, and discover tools to build confidence and strength while navigating life as an adolescent. These strategies are beneficial in supporting growth, developing skills that foster self-esteem and self-assurance, and they can provide opportunities to help teens thrive when faced with difficult situations.

Register here for the Zoom link.  Open to all teens.

Dr. Stacie Shivers is a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey and New York, and a New Jersey certified school psychologist.  She has experience working in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, schools, and in private practice. She is the owner and founder of Balanced Insight, a private practice located in Westfield, NJ where she treats children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.

Thank you to the Long Hill Township Public Library for sponsoring this program.