“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”- Psalm 94:19
Anxiety: Finding the Better Story
A 31-day Devotional for Teenagers by Liz Edrington
As a teenager, Liz felt overwhelmed by anxiety. Now that she’s a mental health counselor, she wants to pass on what she’s learned. With daily Scripture readings, breathing exercises, and additional mental-health resources, this little book offers you comfort and help in your anxiety. See how your anxiety fits into God’s big story—and learn how Jesus can bring you peace.
In the 31-Day Devotionals for Teenagers series, adults who care about young people look at what the Bible has to say about the everyday issues you face. Through personal stories and relevant examples, they show that Jesus brings hope for every challenge.
Liz Edrington is the fellowship groups and young adults director at North Shore Fellowship in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Articles
- Teenagers, Parents, and the Anxiety Epidemic: What a Counselor Wants You to Know by Lisa Harlow Clay
- Helping Teenagers Cope with Stress and Anxiety by April Haberman
- Five Questions to Ask Your Teenager About His or Her Anxiety by David Murray
- What Stressed Out Kids Need from Their Parents…Who are Stressing Them Out by Kristen Hatton
- Youth Group Culture: Bigger Than Ourselves by Shaun McDonald
The Deeper Roots of Youth Anxiety: Institute for Family Studies
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Podcasts
- Anxious, Embodied Souls: What is the Remedy? with Liz Edrington
- Ask the Experts: Finding a Better Story on Anxiety with Liz Edrington and Alice Churnock
- Ask Alice: Adolescent Anxiety: Finding a Better Story with Liz Edrington
- Ask Alice: A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Gilbert on Teenagers Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
- Rooted Podcast: Dave Thomas on Adolescent Anxiety
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Books
Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?: A Guide for Helping Teens through Anxiety and Depression by David Murray. In this companion guide to his book for teens Why Am I Feeling Like This?, pastor and counselor David Murray offers spiritual encouragement and practical direction for parents and other adults who want to help but don’t know where to start.”
How to Help Your Anxious Teen: Discovering the Surprising Sources of their Worries and Fear by Jessica Thompson. “When you equip yourself with truth from the gospel and the rest of God’s Word, you can help your child to cope with anxiety, and your family can experience greater freedom and peace. ”
Anxiety: Finding the Better Story (31-Day Devotionals for Teenagers) by Liz Edrington. This excellent 31-day devotional will guide your anxious teen with daily Scripture readings, breathing exercises, and additional mental-health resources. Your child will see how their anxiety fits into the big story of their. life―and of the whole universe―and learn how Jesus can bring them peace.