Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Mental Health Therapist for Teens and Young Adults

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Managing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anxiety

There are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to the impact Coronavirus (COVID-19) right now.

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As we are learning more about the virus, it’s normal to feel a healthy level of anxiety.

After all, anxiety is all about telling us to

“WAKE UP! Pay attention! There’s a potential threat or danger lurking about!”

As a general reminder, there is no right way to feel about Coronavius (COVID-19).

For those who are struggling with managing your anxiety related to its impact, please watch this playlist of videos I’ve created by clicking this link: Managing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anxiety


MANAGING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ANXIETY

Self Care Bingo for Teens {Treat Yo’ Self!}

Click here if you want to download your own Self Care Bingo for Teens board.


4 Coping Skills for When You Reach Your TIPPing Point (DBT Crisis Survival Skills}

  • Temperature

  • Intense Exercise

  • Paced Breathing

  • Paired/Progressive Muscle Relaxation


100 Things To Do When You’re A Sad and Lonely Teenager

Prefer to read the list? Click here to view the blog:


4 Ways to Have Fun When You’re Young, Bored, Depressed and Broke

  1. Listen to music and dance

  2. Give yourself a silly makeover

  3. Do something creative

  4. Get to know yourself


Live Your Best Life! 7 ways a Teen Therapist can help you

Did you know we offer virtual counseling as a back up alternative to coming into the office in times of sickness or bad weather? Click here to schedule your phone screening now:


Does a Teen Therapist Think Social Media Is Bad For Your Mental Health?

There’s a lot to consider. This is an excellent time to reassess whether social media is harmful to your mental health while you’re stuck at home.


How To Protect Yourself on Social Media

Now more than ever it’s important to pay attention to these 4 areas in order to protect yourself online:

  • Your Location

  • Your Name

  • Your Gut

  • Your Friends

If you happen to come across something concern, make sure you do these 3 things:

✅ Screenshot it

✅ Report it

✅ Block them


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Tell me….

I hope that you found this information valuable and helpful and if you did, let me know in the comments over on my YouTube channel- you can click here to go to this video playlist now.

And please be sure to share these video because you never know who you could be helping in the process.

If you want to know more about how to control anxiety attacks- click this link to watch another great video playlist on this very important topic.


Want even more positive influences in your teen's life? Teen Girls Therapy Group is a weekly space where your teen girl can connect with others dealing with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. By talking and learning together, they learn to feel better about the relationships they have with themselves and others.

If you want to secure your teen's spot- complete your complimentary 15-min parent phone screening at 203-228-8971 or completing the contact form here.

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