Teens today face a lot of challenges. When teens are struggling, they are more likely to make poor choices that will affect their future negatively. This can include misusing drugs and alcohol. On the other hand, when a teen feels good, they thrive! As parent's, grandparents, teachers and mentors, you can do a lot to … Continue reading Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s
Managing difficult emotions can be challenging. When you become overwhelmed by sadness, worry, or anger, there are some things you can do to help you get through that moment. One strategy is called the Four A's. This simple tool can help in many different situations. Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s Lynda Silva, Ph.D. … Continue reading Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s
Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids and Adults
Practicing healthy coping strategies both for kids and adults affects every aspect of well being. They help us navigate difficult situations effectively, reduce stress and help us have more joy in life. There are lots of healthy ways to cope with stress. Below are some suggestions for things you can try: Emotional Coping Strategies for … Continue reading Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids and Adults
Naloxone – Save a Life
Where can I get Naloxone? Low-Cost Naloxone Your Local Pharmacy: The Utah Naloxone Standing Order allows pharmacists to give naloxone to anyone without a prescription. You can still get a prescription from a healthcare provider if you prefer. Sometimes a healthcare provider will prescribe naloxone with an opioid prescription. Getting a naloxone prescription may help … Continue reading Naloxone – Save a Life
Hobbies for Healthy Coping
Hi my name is Ozzy Mac. This is my story of Substance Abuse and finding new hobbies for healthy coping. So a little about me: I grew up in American Fork. I am the oldest of three, I have two younger sisters. My family life was a little different. My mom worked a lot at … Continue reading Hobbies for Healthy Coping
How to Be Resilient
Wondering how to be resilient? Resilience is having a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles and challenges leads to greater well being - this can aid in both prevention of substance use disorders and in recovery. How to be resilient Resilience is a powerful tool to have, but it isn’t something you can buy on Amazon. … Continue reading How to Be Resilient
When it Comes to Youth Using Drugs – Most Don’t
According to the 2017 Student Health and Risk Prevention Survey, students in Utah County believed that about 18% of all students had used alcohol in the past 30 days. If they have a grade with 100 students, teens believe 18 of them are drinking. That seems like a lot of teens are drinking! The reality … Continue reading When it Comes to Youth Using Drugs – Most Don’t
How to Prevent Bullying
What is bullying Bullying is defined as … “an intentional act that causes harm to others, and may involve verbal harassment, verbal or non-verbal threats, physical assault, stalking, or other methods of coercion such as manipulation, blackmail, or extortion. It is aggressive behavior that intends to hurt, threaten or frighten another person. An imbalance of … Continue reading How to Prevent Bullying
Social Development Strategy
Parents giving their kids piggybacks, waist up We all want our kids to make good choices. For instance, most parents want their kids to try hard in school, or refrain from using drugs. The Social Development Strategy is a highly intuitive model that can help us influence our kids behavior. Whether you are a parent, … Continue reading Social Development Strategy
Boundaries, Bonding and Monitoring
Research has found that one of the best ways to keep kids from using drugs is by bonding, setting boundaries and monitoring our kids. Check out Parent's Empowered to learn how! Start the video at 4:10 if you want to skip straight to the tips: https://youtu.be/WJCDLINQlXo See these three simple tips in action: https://vimeo.com/237616872