"I'm a failure." "I always say the wrong thing." "I'm the ugly one in the group." "Everything I do turns to rubbish." Negative thoughts like these are common for some adolescents. The thoughts can cycle around and around - relentless, harsh and judgmental. Do you hold yourself to unrealistic standards? Beat yourself up emotionally? Feel like your own worst critic? You're not alone. Here are some (life-changing) techniques that help reprogram the way you view yourself: 1. Move

The first step has been taken, you've booked yourself in for counselling. You feel excited and possibly a bit nervous (eek!). Questions go through your head... "How can I talk about this stuff? Where do I even start? What if I cry?! And what actually happens in a counselling session?" You're here. It feels like a major step. Finally, you can offload the problem, situation, concern or dilemma that has been on your mind for days, weeks, maybe even years. It's taken time to feel