Teens
Even teens in very loving families can experience emotional difficulties. It can be profoundly distressing to see your child struggle, and not know how to respond, or to try and help, but see them continue to suffer. Fortunately, psychotherapy can help. As children become older, therapy develops to more conversation or discussion, or the use of art, poetry or drama as tools. These more expressive mediums can help teenager process the often bigger than life feelings children experience in their teen years. They can also provide a forum for addressing any underlying difficulties a teen may be experiencing at home, in school or in their relationships with others.
If your teenager is experiencing any of the challenges listed below, it may be a sign that they need additional support.
If your teenager is experiencing any of the challenges listed below, it may be a sign that they need additional support.
- Academic or school difficulties
- Anger toward others
- Anxiety
- Chronic rebelliousness or disregard for others
- Chronic fear
- Depression
- Difficulties with peer or sibling relationships
- Difficulties eating or sleeping
- Frequent lying
- Impulsivity
- Preoccupation with loss
- Nightmares
- Self harm
