Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Mental Health Therapist for Teens and Young Adults

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The ULTIMATE GUIDE to healthy friendships for teenagers in 2021 [Video Compilation]

As a mental health therapist, I know finding good friends and creating healthy friendships in high school can be a struggle for teenagers.

You crave finding your people now + don't want to have to wait until college to feel like you belong.

That's why I'm putting together my best content so far to help you build healthy friendships in 2021.

This video compilation mix is the ULTIMATE GUIDE to healthy friendships for teenagers in 2021.

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In this video compilation guide to healthy friendships for teenagers, you will learn:

→ the 5 common mistakes to avoid

→ how to teach others to treat you with respect when you're a teenager

→ 4 secrets every teenager needs to know for healthy relationships

→ and how to build healthy friendships for teens when you don't fit in and have no friends.

If you prefer to read, here’s what you need to know about building healthy friendships for teenagers in 2021:

5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid

→ MISTAKE #1 You’re Too Trusting

→ MISTAKE #2 You’re Not Trusting Enough

→ MISTAKE #3 It Will Be Awkward

→ MISTAKE #4 You Don’t Listen

→ MISTAKE #5 You Don’t Speak Up

Get RESPECT

Step 1: Define Respect

Step 2: Act Accordingly

Step 3: Assess + Reassess

Step 4: Keep Talking!!

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4 Secrets to Healthy Relationships

→ SECRET #1: Focus on Values NOT Outcomes

→ SECRET #2: Assess + Reassess

→ SECRET #3: You Teach Others How to Treat You

→ SECRET #4: Letting Go is Hard!!

How to Build Healthy Relationships when you don’t fit in + have 0 friends

STEP 1: CELEBRATE!!

STEP 2: Create Your Friendworthy Wishlist

STEP 3: Think of 1-3 Concrete Examples

STEP 4: Treat Yourself This Way

STEP 5: Treat Others This Way

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Here are a few places that you might find some hidden friendship:

🎒 taking a class

🛋 signing up for group therapy

🏀 joining a sports team

There are so many things that if you have an interest in it there's going to be other like-minded people there already.

→ If you are feeling too anxious to show up for something like that I have a great video you should watch right here: https://youtu.be/i8caR8M7nVc

And if you've found the information in this video useful and helpful, please share it.

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