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Rejection hurts: How to help kids and teens bounce back when they've missed out

Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain—a punch in the gut or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and unwanted. And it can make us question our self-worth.

Rejection hurts: How to help kids and teens bounce back when they've missed out
Image: Phys.org
Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain—a punch in the gut or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and unwanted. And it can make us question our self-worth.

Originally published at Phys.org

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