Lester, who works in the Health Promotion Evaluation Unit at the University of Western Australia, says transition can be a difficult time for some students as they try to cope with environmental and social changes alongside the physiological and cognitive challenges of adolescence. (teachermagazine.com.au)
Learning how to align their behavior with their values, identifying their individual needs, and developing the confidence to communicate effectively with others — these are the evergreen challenges of adolescence. (gse.harvard.edu)
Offers tools and language to address common challenges of adolescence such as ostracism, developing an identity, and a meaningful sense of membership. (facinghistory.org)