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Handling big feelings, your way.

Understand myself, my feelings and my family.

An 11-session series, written for teenagers, that mirrors Parenting Adolescents session-for-session so families can use the same language at home.

11 sessions Bilingual EN/FA For teens 12–17
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Who it's for

Designed for real life, not perfection.

  • Teenagers roughly 12–17
  • Teens in English- or Farsi-speaking households
  • Teens whose parents are also using the companion Parenting Adolescents program

Who it's not for

  • Teens in crisis needing immediate professional support
  • A replacement for therapy, medical care or crisis services

How it works

A focused, step-by-step approach.

Understand

Clear, teen-friendly explanations of what's happening in your brain, body and relationships.

Notice

Space to notice your own feelings and reactions without judgement.

Practise

Small skills — including your own S.T.O.P. — to try in real situations.

What's inside

Program structure.

Session 1

What's happening to me?

A clear look at the changes you're going through right now.

Session 2

Needing space and still needing my people

Why you want space and still need your family close.

Session 3

Handling big feelings: my S.T.O.P.

A simple way to handle big feelings without losing control.

Session 4

How to talk so parents actually listen

Ways to talk so your parents actually hear you.

Session 5

When I mess up

What to do after you've made a mistake.

Session 6

Earning more freedom

How trust and responsibility help you earn more freedom.

Session 7

When things explode

What to do when feelings get big at home.

Session 8

When my parents fight, and my family

Understanding your parents' conflicts and your place in the family.

Session 9

Pressure and risk: my choices

Making your own choices when friends and pressure get heavy.

Session 10

Who am I becoming?

Noticing the kind of person you want to grow into.

Session 11

Bouncing back

How to recover and keep going after hard moments.

Safety first

Know before you start.

  • This program is education and wellness support — not therapy, diagnosis or treatment.
  • In a mental health crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 at any time.
  • You can also reach Kids Help Phone any time: call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.
  • If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Developed by

Clinical perspective, thoughtfully translated.

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Developed with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Educational and wellness program — not medical diagnosis or treatment.

Coming soon

Be first to hear when Growing Up is ready.

Joining the waitlist simply tells us you'd like updates. It is not a clinical intake or assessment.

Mehrpath Waitlist