Wellbeing for students is a family affair, advises therapist

Stress levels within households tend to go up around CAO application time. Here are some calming tips from Edel Lawlor, adolescent psychotherapist and trainer

Students are advised to take breaks, talk to friends and seek out counselling to protect their wellness.

When CAO decision time approaches, stress levels within households tend to go up. However, as the world is in the middle of a pandemic, stress levels are already high to begin with and parents and therapists everywhere are reporting a massive increase in anxiety levels among young people.

Child and adolescent psychotherapist and trainer, Edel Lawlor sees the effects that the pandemic has had on families in her practice every day, and has helpful insights for parents and their teenagers to help navigate this new transition in family life. It starts with understanding teenagers, learning to listen and self-care.