Practical Tools for Tough Emotions: Helping Youth (and Ourselves) Cope

What if the emotions we avoid are the very keys to growth and connection?

In this episode, Dave sits down with teen mental health speaker and author Brittany Richmond to explore practical, down-to-earth tools for navigating tough emotions—both in our personal lives and in the prevention field. From drawing out feelings to using the “feelings wheel,” Brittany shares simple strategies to help teens (and adults) identify, express, and manage what’s really going on beneath the surface.

You’ll hear about:

• Why naming emotions matters
• How conversation and connection break the power of isolation.
• Creative ways to help youth express emotions they can’t yet put into words.
• Why self-care and therapy should be seen as prevention, not just crisis response.

Whether you work with young people, lead prevention efforts, or are simply looking for healthier ways to process your own emotions, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement.

Links:

Learn more about Brittany Richmond:

• https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanyrichmond/

Connect with Dave Closson:

• www.daveclosson.com/links
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