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

26.32 – How to Handle “It’s Just a Phase” Comments: When someone calls your identity a phase, it minimizes your experience and dismisses your feelings. Instead of reacting with rage, remember that disbelief reflects their limitations, not your truth. Respond calmly if it feels safe: “Even if it changes, it’s real now.” You’re allowed to grow, and change doesn’t cancel authenticity. People evolve; that’s human. Refuse to let ignorance reduce complexity. Some will never understand, but your energy deserves better use than constant explanation. Seek reassurance from affirming voices who remind you growth is strength. Over time, confidence turns skepticism into silence. You don’t owe permanence to prove reality. Life itself is fluid, and your current truth is meaningful. Standing firm through dismissal teaches resilience. Every calm response reclaims power and models maturity, proving that understanding yourself matters more than convincing those unwilling to listen.

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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