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Welcome to our ‘Navigating School’ collection- in collaboration with Youth Design Group. Here to support you as you start a new school year. Explore curated videos and resources vetted by your peers, designed to help you build confidence, manage stress, and find balance. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning, discover tools and support to thrive this school year and beyond.

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Daisy (she/her): asking for help when the world is on my shoulders

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Danny (he/him): accessing gender-affirming care when my parents didn't approve

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Act: Write out a boundary you want to set with a family member

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Nathalia (she/her): advocating for my mental health with my parents

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Alateen: A place for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism to access resources and community

A place for young people who have been affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Includes resources, live chat, and social spaces

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Communication Skills Worksheets: Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively

Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively

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Jo (ella): autocuidado después de conflicto familiar

substance use, trauma

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Francesca (she/they): dealing with addiction in my family

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Kween (she/her): dealing with loneliness

death/loss of a loved one

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Nick (he/him): dealing with grief during the pandemic

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Anuva (she/her): experiencing body image challenges as an immigrant

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Anuva (she/her): experiencing colorism in my family

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Cristina (she/they): navigating conflict in my Mexican family

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Cristina (she/her): grieving my parents' divorce

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Mira (she/her): growing up with an alcoholic parent

abuse, sexual assault

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Love is Respect: Setting Boundaries

Definitions of boundaries, how to set them, and how to change boundaries

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Mental Health America: How to talk to your parents (or other adults) about your mental health

Talking to parents about mental health can be scary for a number of reasons. Click here to learn about some common concerns for orther young people,and some tips on how to overcome them.

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Kimberly (she/her): coming out to my mom

trauma

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Djenane (she/her): coping with family conflict

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Bwalya (she/her): my journey with mental health and identity

eating disorders

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Tammy (she/her): my relationship with exercise

substance use

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Jackson (he/him): rebuilding trust with my family during recovery

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lizeth (ella): mi relacion con dinero

suicide

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Jay (they/them): living with depression

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Michaela (she/her): talking about body image with my family

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Tammy (she/her): talking about mental health with my family

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Lizeth (she/her): figuring out my relationship with money

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Jo (she/her): coping with family clashes

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Guide to dealing with family tension: tips to confront and cope with it

Here are some tips on dealing with family tension as well as how to cope with family drama when you need to take care of yourself

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Abhi (he/they): breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma

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Tesia (she/her): telling my immigrant parents I needed therapy

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Jessica Rose (she/her): unpacking my religious upbringing

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Peer Support Groups: find connection and community after the death of an immediate family member.

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Children's Hospital Medical Center: Comprehensive pediatric health system that offers programing and treatments specifically for young people

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Cincinnati Children's Family Services: Offers resources and support for families, including parenting classes and counseling services

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Family Conflict Mediation: Programs that provide a nonjudgmental, confidential process that provides young people with the opportunity to address conflict and issues they are experiencing

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Lighthouse Youth and Family Services: Provides counseling and support services for young people, including assistance in developing healthy communication patterns and setting boundaries

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Sam (she/her): managing expectations of my immigrant family

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Dealing with stress and anxiety? Get Headspace free for teens!

Dealing with stress and anxiety is the #1 issue we hear about from young people. So we’ve partnered with Headspace to bring you hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to support you—for free!

bullying

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Karen (she/they): how bullying impacted my confidence

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Nicole (she/her): experiences with a sick grandparent

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Richard (he/him): feeling abandoned by my dad

abuse, sexual assault

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Love is Respect: Conflict Resolution

Conflict is normal – Learn more about how to resolve conflict in a healthy way!

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Cass (they/them): my decision to cut contact with my biological family

substance use

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Bwalya (she/her): learning to safely navigate family conflict

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Hey Emma: To help people overcome barriers to intimacy, improve relationships

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Jefferson Center: Tips to help navigate family conflict

When navigating family conflict, things can get messy. Here are some tips to help you appoach difficult topics and have calmer conversations.

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Reflect:Think about how you'll respond next time a family member says something that frustrates you

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Emily (she/her): navigating family conflict about mental health

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Nicole (she/her): dealing with my family members' addiction

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Brianna (she/her): advocating for myself when nobody believed in me

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family

Daisy (she/her): asking for help when the world is on my shoulders

Danny (he/him): accessing gender-affirming care when my parents didn't approve

Act: Write out a boundary you want to set with a family member

Nathalia (she/her): advocating for my mental health with my parents

Alateen: A place for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism to access resources and community

Communication Skills Worksheets: Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively

Jo (ella): autocuidado después de conflicto familiar

Francesca (she/they): dealing with addiction in my family

Kween (she/her): dealing with loneliness

Nick (he/him): dealing with grief during the pandemic

Anuva (she/her): experiencing body image challenges as an immigrant

Anuva (she/her): experiencing colorism in my family

Cristina (she/they): navigating conflict in my Mexican family

Cristina (she/her): grieving my parents' divorce

Mira (she/her): growing up with an alcoholic parent

Love is Respect: Setting Boundaries

Mental Health America: How to talk to your parents (or other adults) about your mental health

Kimberly (she/her): coming out to my mom

Djenane (she/her): coping with family conflict

Bwalya (she/her): my journey with mental health and identity

Tammy (she/her): my relationship with exercise

Jackson (he/him): rebuilding trust with my family during recovery

lizeth (ella): mi relacion con dinero

Jay (they/them): living with depression

Michaela (she/her): talking about body image with my family

Tammy (she/her): talking about mental health with my family

Lizeth (she/her): figuring out my relationship with money

Jo (she/her): coping with family clashes

Guide to dealing with family tension: tips to confront and cope with it

Abhi (he/they): breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma

Tesia (she/her): telling my immigrant parents I needed therapy

Jessica Rose (she/her): unpacking my religious upbringing

Peer Support Groups: find connection and community after the death of an immediate family member.

Children's Hospital Medical Center: Comprehensive pediatric health system that offers programing and treatments specifically for young people

Cincinnati Children's Family Services: Offers resources and support for families, including parenting classes and counseling services

Family Conflict Mediation: Programs that provide a nonjudgmental, confidential process that provides young people with the opportunity to address conflict and issues they are experiencing

Lighthouse Youth and Family Services: Provides counseling and support services for young people, including assistance in developing healthy communication patterns and setting boundaries

Sam (she/her): managing expectations of my immigrant family

Dealing with stress and anxiety? Get Headspace free for teens!

Karen (she/they): how bullying impacted my confidence

Nicole (she/her): experiences with a sick grandparent

Richard (he/him): feeling abandoned by my dad

Love is Respect: Conflict Resolution

Cass (they/them): my decision to cut contact with my biological family

Bwalya (she/her): learning to safely navigate family conflict

Hey Emma: To help people overcome barriers to intimacy, improve relationships

Jefferson Center: Tips to help navigate family conflict

Reflect:Think about how you'll respond next time a family member says something that frustrates you

Emily (she/her): navigating family conflict about mental health

Nicole (she/her): dealing with my family members' addiction

Brianna (she/her): advocating for myself when nobody believed in me

Jasmine (she/her): how I feel being Latinx but not speaking Spanish