Your mental health unit isn’t complete without bringing parents or other trusted adults into the conversation! This POTA (Parent or Trusted Adult) interview assignment helps your teens spark meaningful connections with their parents or guardians about stress management, emotional resilience, and mental health.
So many parents want to be involved and have these conversations but aren’t sure where to start—so turning it into a guided assignment for both students and adults is a great way to get the ball rolling.
 
It includes both playful and serious questions, all designed to build deeper connections and open up honest conversations about mental health.
 
Topics covered:
Eustress vs. distress
Changing distorted thinking to positive or neutral thinking
Attitudes toward stress
Coping skills