Peer Talk - ConnecTeen

What can I do to make myself feel better about my little sister growing up too fast?….

Posted on July 6, 2020 by ConnecTeen

"She's only 11, but she's reading books like Shadow-hunters, talking and doing audio calls with people she doesn't now IRL online, and swearing and spending all her time on social-media.…

My mom “jokingly” says she does not like me and she does not want to be my mom anymore, i find this hurtful despite her claiming its just for fun and i do not know how to cope with this.

Posted on May 5, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Hi! Your mom's words and attitude are very hurtful. Even if she does believe they're just a joke, what matters is that they hurt you. Talking to your mother about…

I do not feel safe mentally in my home. I’ve already moved from my mom’s place due to extreme lows all the time, but where i’m living right now triggers my anxiety and PTSD and there’s no way to escape it. I don’t know the laws here in Calgary but I’m 16 and still in highschool.

Posted on March 10, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Hi, Having troubles at home can be extremely overwhelming and it can affect other aspects of your life due to the stress. It can also be difficult to talk about…

How do I go about finding a therapist? Do i need to go to a doctor and get a letter saying I can go or can I just book an appointment at a therapist’s office? I really want to talk to someone and work out my feelings

Posted on March 5, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Thank you for reaching out! If the therapist you are looking into is a part of a private practice or a community organization, you do not need a doctor's note.…

How do I get over my fear of dogs?? I already tried to express myself to my friend but they aren’t very willing to help me and just brush it off! It’s making me very anxious!

Posted on January 18, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Hey there, I feel that. I used to be afraid of dogs too. Sometimes it's hard for people to see that something so furry and seemingly cute-looking could ever be…

How do I get over my fear of dogs?? This is preventing me from going to friends houses more often because they have dogs. I already tried to express myself to my friend but they aren’t very willing to help me and just brush it off! It’s making me very anxious!

Posted on January 14, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Hey there, I feel that. I used to be afraid of dogs too. Sometimes it's hard for people to see that something so furry and seemingly cute-looking could ever be scary…

Why do I feel like I’m supposed to be sad? And why, when I’m sad, do I not want to make myself feel happier?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by ConnecTeen

This is a great question. Sadness is one of the basic emotions we feel. It’s normal to experience feelings of sadness in response to adverse life events. Throughout life we…

How can I deal with a stressful family environment? My family members constantly trigger my anger, and crosses my emotional boundaries (where my emotions are wasted trying to manage life at home). I’m saving to move out but that won’t happen anytime soon.

Posted on November 26, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hi, Thanks for sending in your question. I understand that it can be very hard to deal with family especially when they have been constantly crossing your emotional boundary. It…

How can I get over the jealousy, anger, and frustration that my older sister has a bedroom that is probably twice the size of mine and has her own bathroom while my little sister and I have smaller rooms and have to share a bathroom??

Posted on November 5, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hello, Thank you for your question. It can be really frustrating to see your siblings have luxuries that aren't available to you and it must seem like they're rubbing it…

Do you have any supports that speak Spanish?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hi there, Thanks for emailing us! We do have some volunteers who speak Spanish but we cannot promise that these volunteers will be on shift when you decide to chat…