Qualitative intervention found effective emotion-regulation techniques for young people, indicating social context matters.
Key Points
Young people's coping skills improved through an intervention that emphasized emotion-regulation techniques, highlighting the importance of social validation.
Participants valued learning about collective action, which motivated them to confront climate-related emotions, enhancing group support.
Thematic analysis of interviews with participants and practitioners revealed significant barriers to integrating strategies into daily life.
Practitioners faced challenges validating diverse emotional expressions while supporting young people's coping needs during the program.