Summer Plans For Teens

By: Alexia Cabreras, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Summer is finally here! So what does that mean? It means having a lot of free time and likely not enough plans…my job as a therapist is to encourage you to have a good time in the healthiest and safest way possible. Let's be honest, you just spend months worrying about school and stressing about deadlines now it's time to fill your time with adventure.

What summer is all about

Summer is all about finding a new routine for yourself, figuring out what your days are going to look like. Take this opportunity to think about all the things you like to do and all the things you'd like to spend your summer doing.

So…did you figure it out yet?

If you didn't, that's okay! Here are a few things you could do this summer on your own or with your friends. Try new things. Part of expanding your interest and coping with stressors during the summer is willingly engaging in things you haven't in the past and learning about yourself in the process.

Things to do this summer

-       Have a picnic with your friends -       Road trip to places close by -       Grab lunch or dinner -       Binge different series -       Set up an outdoor movie night -       Go to the beach -       Spend a day at the museum -       Go swimming The list is never ending, but these are just a few adventures you could embark on throughout your summer. Though they may not all be your cup of tea, that's the thrill in trying new things, figuring out your likes and dislikes and working around that.

Maintaining your mental health

In order to maintain your mental health, you must engage in self-care. Self-care goes far beyond just getting your hair done, going to the nail salon, or maintaining your hygiene. Self-care is activities you participate in, hobbies you like to do, and socialization with others. This summer is an opportunity for you to take a proactive approach toward maintaining your overall health. Summer goes by fast; it'll be over before you know it. Therefore, start your journey early on and really take advantage of the opportunities there are for you to keep yourself busy, whether that's with others or by yourself.

Begin Therapy in Katy, TX!

If you are ready to start working on yourself, one of the therapists at The Counseling Center at Cinco Ranch can help! We provide mental health counseling, as well as other mental health services. To begin counseling in Katy, TX follow these three steps:

• Contact our office to set up an appointment or to learn more information
• Meet with one of our knowledgeable therapists
• Find ways to thrive through therapy today!

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Here at The Counseling Center at Cinco Ranch, we offer counseling services for people of all ages in areas including counseling for kids, counseling for young adults, teen counseling, couples counseling, eating disorder treatment, men's issues, women's issues, anxiety treatment, depression therapy, trauma counseling, family therapy, and group counseling. Our therapists strive to post blogs regularly. We provide helpful information on a variety of mental health topics. To learn more about our therapists and our counseling services, please reach out to the Counseling Center today!