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Coping Ahead for Back-to-School: How DBT Skills Can Help Your Teen Thrive This School Year
The transition back to school can be overwhelming — for teens and parents. New classes, shifting social dynamics, academic stress, and the pressure to “start fresh” can all bring up big emotions. For teens already struggling with anxiety, mood swings, or emotional regulation, it can feel like too much, too fast.
That’s where DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) comes in.
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