Health & Wellbeing

As young people learn to navigate through various aspects of their life, they may face disappointment due to unfulfilled expectations, shattered dreams, or unexpected setbacks. Yet, with the appropriate tools, strategies, and a positive mindset, young people can learn to cope with disappointment and use it as an opportunity for personal growth and success.

Disappointment can be a tricky emotion to deal with at any age. It is a normal part of growing up. However, young people sometimes need reminding that they have a choice in how they respond to disappointment and their response will determine the impact it has on their future happiness. Overall, disappointment is a healthy and positive emotion and plays an integral part in emotional, intellectual and social development.

Helping young people manage their disappointment is important in order to avoid stronger emotions such as anxiety and depression. Although a parent or care giver’s first reaction may be to fix the problem, it is better to encourage your young person to find the words to express how they feel.

SchoolTV provides information that is directed at parents and caregivers providing strategies on how to help their young person process disappointment and look at the problem objectively.

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Rachel Smith | College Counsellor