🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

14.18 – When You’re the Main Translator in Your Household: Acting as the translator for your family gives you maturity fast, but it can also carry hidden stress. You may handle doctor appointments, bills, or legal forms while still balancing school. It’s natural to feel proud and pressured at the same time. Managing adult conversations in another language means you’re not just translating words—you’re translating emotions and responsibility. Remember to ask for clarification instead of guessing when unsure; accuracy matters more than speed. Try teaching adults how to say basic phrases themselves—it lessens your load over time. Setting limits when overwhelmed isn’t disrespect—it’s necessary for your focus and peace. You deserve to have your own teenage experiences, too. Your bilingual skill is powerful, but it shouldn’t cost your childhood. Communication is teamwork, and healthy families share both the weight and the growth together.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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