Rejection hurts. How to help kids and teens bounce back when they’ve missed out

cottonbro studio/Pexels Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain – a punch in the guts or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and not wanted. And it can make us question our self worth. At school, students may put themselves forward for a range of leadership positions and extra curricular opportunities. They may audition for the lead role in a play, compete for a spot in the top sports team or solo in the school band. While these are great…