From a maturing body and brain to developing life skills and values, the teen years can be challenging, and mental health concerns may arise. Teens experience a substantial amount of development in a relatively short amount of time and it can be quite the whirlwind. Youth Counseling can help teens become healthy young adults. For teens experiencing mental health issues or who may have experienced trauma, the intervention of a youth counselor is pivotal for young lives. However, youth counseling can be quite a daunting task; but with the right resources and strategies, which we share below, you can become immensely influential in a teen’s life and have an extraordinary impact. Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our three Positive Psychology Exercises for free. These science-based exercises will explore fundamental aspects of positive psychology including strengths, values, and self-compassion, and will give you the tools to enhance the wellbeing of your clients, students, or employees.