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10 Proven Ways to Encourage Healthy Adventure
—Without Compromising on Safety
Teens are wired to seek excitement—it's part of how they grow. In this quick, colorful guide, Jessica Gonzalez (MA, Adolescent & Young Adult Specialist) from Journey Forward Somatic Therapy & Lock and Key Wellness shows you:
Help your teen build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness through healthy thrill-seeking—while keeping safety your top priority.
How to understand the teen brain's drive for novelty and risk-taking
Structured ways to channel energy into rock climbing, drama clubs, martial arts, and go-kart racing
Strategic supervision techniques without hovering
Self-assessment questions to teach your teen: "Is this safe? Who's in charge?"
How to keep communication open and talk through "close calls" without judgment
Red flags that may indicate deeper issues requiring professional support